Keyboard Shortcuts

Master ByteBuddy with these essential keyboard shortcuts designed to boost your productivity and streamline your AI-assisted development workflow.

General Shortcuts

Opening ByteBuddy

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+B`	Open ByteBuddy	Quick access to ByteBuddy panel
`Cmd+Shift+B`	Open ByteBuddy	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Alt+B`	Toggle ByteBuddy	Show/hide ByteBuddy panel
`Cmd+Option+B`	Toggle ByteBuddy	macOS equivalent

Chat Interface

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Enter`	Send Message	Submit your query to ByteBuddy
`Shift+Enter`	New Line	Add a line break in your message
`Esc`	Close Chat	Close the chat interface
`Ctrl+L`	Clear Chat	Clear conversation history
`Cmd+L`	Clear Chat	macOS equivalent

Code Interaction

Code Selection

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+C`	Select Code	Select current line or highlighted code
`Cmd+Shift+C`	Select Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Alt+C`	Copy Code	Copy selected code to clipboard
`Cmd+Option+C`	Copy Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+V`	Paste Code	Paste code from clipboard
`Cmd+Shift+V`	Paste Code	macOS equivalent

Code Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+E`	Explain Code	Ask ByteBuddy to explain selected code
`Cmd+Shift+E`	Explain Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+F`	Find in Code	Search for patterns in codebase
`Cmd+Shift+F`	Find in Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+R`	Refactor Code	Request code refactoring suggestions
`Cmd+Shift+R`	Refactor Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+T`	Generate Tests	Create tests for selected code
`Cmd+Shift+T`	Generate Tests	macOS equivalent

File Operations

File Management

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+N`	New File	Create a new file
`Cmd+Shift+N`	New File	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+O`	Open File	Open an existing file
`Cmd+O`	Open File	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+S`	Save File	Save current file
`Cmd+S`	Save File	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+S`	Save As	Save file with new name
`Cmd+Shift+S`	Save As	macOS equivalent

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+P`	Quick Open	Quickly open files by name
`Cmd+P`	Quick Open	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Tab`	Switch Files	Cycle through open files
`Cmd+Tab`	Switch Files	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+W`	Close File	Close current file
`Cmd+W`	Close File	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+W`	Close All	Close all open files
`Cmd+Shift+W`	Close All	macOS equivalent

Editing Shortcuts

Text Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Z`	Undo	Undo last action
`Cmd+Z`	Undo	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Y`	Redo	Redo last undone action
`Cmd+Y`	Redo	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+X`	Cut	Cut selected text
`Cmd+X`	Cut	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+C`	Copy	Copy selected text
`Cmd+C`	Copy	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+V`	Paste	Paste from clipboard
`Cmd+V`	Paste	macOS equivalent

Advanced Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+D`	Duplicate Line	Duplicate current line
`Cmd+D`	Duplicate Line	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+D`	Delete Line	Delete current line
`Cmd+Shift+D`	Delete Line	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+/`	Toggle Comment	Comment/uncomment selected lines
`Cmd+/`	Toggle Comment	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Up`	Move Line Up	Move current line up
`Cmd+Shift+Up`	Move Line Up	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Down`	Move Line Down	Move current line down
`Cmd+Shift+Down`	Move Line Down	macOS equivalent

AI Assistance

Quick Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+I`	Inline Assist	Get inline AI suggestions
`Cmd+Shift+I`	Inline Assist	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+G`	Generate Code	Generate code based on description
`Cmd+Shift+G`	Generate Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Q`	Quick Question	Ask a quick question
`Cmd+Shift+Q`	Quick Question	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+M`	Model Selector	Switch between AI models
`Cmd+Shift+M`	Model Selector	macOS equivalent

Context Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+K`	Knowledge Base	Access documentation and knowledge
`Cmd+Shift+K`	Knowledge Base	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+H`	History	View conversation history
`Cmd+Shift+H`	History	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+J`	Jump to Code	Navigate to referenced code
`Cmd+Shift+J`	Jump to Code	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+U`	Update Context	Refresh code context
`Cmd+Shift+U`	Update Context	macOS equivalent

Search Functions

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+F`	Find	Search in current file
`Cmd+F`	Find	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+H`	Replace	Replace text in current file
`Cmd+H`	Replace	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+H`	Replace All	Replace all instances
`Cmd+Shift+H`	Replace All	macOS equivalent
`F3`	Find Next	Navigate to next match
`Shift+F3`	Find Previous	Navigate to previous match

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+G`	Go to Line	Jump to specific line number
`Cmd+G`	Go to Line	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+O`	Outline	Show file structure outline
`Cmd+Shift+O`	Outline	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+P`	Command Palette	Access all commands
`Cmd+Shift+P`	Command Palette	macOS equivalent
`F2`	Rename Symbol	Rename variable/function across files
`Shift+F2`	Find References	Find all references to symbol

Debugging

Debug Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
`F5`	Start Debugging	Begin debugging session
`F9`	Toggle Breakpoint	Set/remove breakpoint
`F10`	Step Over	Execute next line
`F11`	Step Into	Enter function call
`Shift+F11`	Step Out	Exit current function
`Ctrl+Shift+F5`	Restart Debugging	Restart debug session
`Cmd+Shift+F5`	Restart Debugging	macOS equivalent
`Shift+F5`	Stop Debugging	End debug session

Version Control

Git Operations

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+G`	Git Panel	Open Git integration panel
`Cmd+Shift+G`	Git Panel	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Enter`	Commit	Commit staged changes
`Cmd+Enter`	Commit	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Enter`	Commit and Push	Commit and push changes
`Cmd+Shift+Enter`	Commit and Push	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+R`	Refresh	Refresh Git status
`Cmd+Shift+R`	Refresh	macOS equivalent

Customization

User Preferences

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+,`	Settings	Open preferences/settings
`Cmd+,`	Settings	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+K Ctrl+S`	Keyboard Shortcuts	Open shortcuts editor
`Cmd+K Cmd+S`	Keyboard Shortcuts	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+K Ctrl+T`	Themes	Open theme selector
`Cmd+K Cmd+T`	Themes	macOS equivalent

IDE-Specific Shortcuts

Visual Studio Code

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+X`	Extensions	Open extensions panel
`Cmd+Shift+X`	Extensions	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Y`	Debug Console	Open debug console
`Cmd+Shift+Y`	Debug Console	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+U`	Output Panel	Open output panel
`Cmd+Shift+U`	Output Panel	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+V`	Markdown Preview	Preview markdown file
`Cmd+Shift+V`	Markdown Preview	macOS equivalent

JetBrains IDEs

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Alt+S`	Settings	Open settings dialog
`Cmd+,`	Settings	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+A`	Find Action	Search for any action
`Cmd+Shift+A`	Find Action	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+F12`	Toggle Distraction Free	Enter/exit distraction-free mode
`Cmd+Shift+F12`	Toggle Distraction Free	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Alt+L`	Reformat Code	Format selected code
`Cmd+Alt+L`	Reformat Code	macOS equivalent

Advanced Shortcuts

Multi-Cursor Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Alt+Up`	Add Cursor Above	Add cursor to line above
`Cmd+Option+Up`	Add Cursor Above	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Alt+Down`	Add Cursor Below	Add cursor to line below
`Cmd+Option+Down`	Add Cursor Below	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+L`	Select All Occurrences	Select all instances of word
`Cmd+Shift+L`	Select All Occurrences	macOS equivalent
`Alt+Click`	Add Cursor	Add cursor at clicked position
`Option+Click`	Add Cursor	macOS equivalent

Column Selection

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Up`	Column Select Up	Select column upwards
`Cmd+Shift+Option+Up`	Column Select Up	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Down`	Column Select Down	Select column downwards
`Cmd+Shift+Option+Down`	Column Select Down	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Left`	Column Select Left	Select column leftwards
`Cmd+Shift+Option+Left`	Column Select Left	macOS equivalent
`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Right`	Column Select Right	Select column rightwards
`Cmd+Shift+Option+Right`	Column Select Right	macOS equivalent

Custom Shortcuts

Creating Custom Shortcuts

You can customize shortcuts in your settings:

json

// VS Code keybindings.json
[
  {
    "key": "ctrl+shift+a",
    "command": "bytebuddy.askQuestion",
    "when": "editorTextFocus"
  },
  {
    "key": "cmd+shift+a",
    "command": "bytebuddy.askQuestion",
    "when": "editorTextFocus"
  }
]

Best Practices for Customization

Avoid Conflicts: Don't override essential IDE shortcuts
Be Consistent: Use similar patterns for related actions
Platform Awareness: Consider both Windows/Linux and macOS users
Document Changes: Keep track of your custom shortcuts

Learning and Mastery

Memorization Tips

Start with Essentials: Master the most frequently used shortcuts first
Practice Regularly: Use shortcuts consistently in daily work
Print Cheat Sheets: Keep a printed reference nearby
Gradual Expansion: Add new shortcuts to your repertoire over time

Muscle Memory Development

Deliberate Practice: Consciously use shortcuts instead of mouse
Consistent Environment: Use the same shortcuts across projects
Repetition: Repeat key combinations until they become automatic
Feedback: Notice when you're faster and more efficient

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Shortcut Not Working

Check Conflicts: Verify shortcut isn't used by another command
Restart IDE: Sometimes a restart resolves shortcut issues
Check Settings: Ensure ByteBuddy extension is properly installed
Update Extension: Make sure you're using the latest version

Platform Differences

Mac vs PC: Remember Cmd vs Ctrl, Option vs Alt
Function Keys: Some laptops require Fn key for function keys
Custom Keymaps: Some IDEs have different default keymaps

Resetting Shortcuts

If shortcuts become corrupted:

bash

# For VS Code, reset keybindings
# File → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts → Reset Keybindings

# For JetBrains, reset keymap
# File → Settings → Keymap → Reset to Default

Productivity Boosters

Essential Shortcut Combinations

Ctrl+Shift+B → Ask question about selected code
Ctrl+Shift+R → Refactor selected code
Ctrl+Shift+T → Generate tests for function
Ctrl+Shift+E → Explain complex code block
Ctrl+Shift+G → Generate code from description

Workflow Optimization

Chain Shortcuts: Combine multiple shortcuts for complex tasks
Context Awareness: Use different shortcuts for different contexts
Speed vs Accuracy: Balance speed with precision
Personal Style: Adapt shortcuts to your working style

Next Steps

After mastering these keyboard shortcuts, explore these related guides:

Understanding Configs - Customize ByteBuddy to your workflow
Plan Mode Guide - Use advanced planning features
Continuous AI - Automate development workflows

Keyboard Shortcuts ​

General Shortcuts ​

Opening ByteBuddy ​

Chat Interface ​

Code Interaction ​

Code Selection ​

Code Actions ​

File Operations ​

File Management ​

File Navigation ​

Editing Shortcuts ​

Text Editing ​

Advanced Editing ​

AI Assistance ​

Quick Actions ​

Context Actions ​

Search and Navigation ​

Search Functions ​

Navigation ​

Debugging ​

Debug Actions ​

Version Control ​

Git Operations ​

Customization ​

User Preferences ​

IDE-Specific Shortcuts ​

Visual Studio Code ​

JetBrains IDEs ​

Advanced Shortcuts ​

Multi-Cursor Editing ​

Column Selection ​

Custom Shortcuts ​

Creating Custom Shortcuts ​

Best Practices for Customization ​

Learning and Mastery ​

Memorization Tips ​

Muscle Memory Development ​

Troubleshooting ​

Common Issues ​

Shortcut Not Working ​

Platform Differences ​

Resetting Shortcuts ​

Productivity Boosters ​

Essential Shortcut Combinations ​

Workflow Optimization ​

Next Steps ​