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CustomShortcuts
CustomShortcuts remaps and creates keyboard shortcuts for Mac app menu items without scripting.
About CustomShortcuts
CustomShortcuts remaps and creates keyboard shortcuts for menu items in Mac applications without scripting. Users pick a menu item and assign a shortcut without using System Settings.
It includes auto-completion for menu hierarchies, checks for ambiguous menu items, allows copying shortcuts between applications, and can be opened from KeyClu. It works with most Mac applications and requires macOS 11 or later.
Key features
- Assign custom shortcuts to Mac app menu items
- Auto-completion for navigating menu hierarchies
- Verifies menu titles are entered exactly
- Checks for ambiguous menu items
- Copy and paste shortcuts between applications
- Customize shortcuts from KeyClu cheat sheet
Best for: Mac users who want to assign their own shortcuts to app menu items without scripting.
Good for
- No scripting or System Settings required to set shortcuts
- Auto-completion and ambiguity checks help enter correct menu titles
- Shortcuts can be copied and pasted between applications
Watch out for
- Works with most, not all, Mac applications
- Requires macOS 11 or later
CustomShortcuts at a glance
- Website
- houdah.com/customShortcuts
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CustomShortcuts FAQ
What macOS versions are supported?
Version 1.3 requires macOS 11 or later and is compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia.
How does it work with KeyClu?
KeyClu lists active shortcuts of the current application, and its menu button opens CustomShortcuts for editing.
Does it require scripting?
No, users pick the menu item and set the shortcut directly.
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