InvokeAI/docs/features/hotkeys.md
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* feat: remove the ModelFooter in the ModelView and add the Delete Model Button from the Footer into the View

* forget to run pnpm fix

* chore(ui): reorder the model view buttons

* Initial plan

* Add customizable hotkeys infrastructure with UI

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* Fix ESLint issues in HotkeyEditor component

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* docs: add comprehensive hotkeys system documentation

- Created new HOTKEYS.md technical documentation for developers explaining architecture, data flow, and implementation details
- Added user-facing hotkeys.md guide with features overview and usage instructions
- Removed old CUSTOMIZABLE_HOTKEYS.md in favor of new split documentation
- Expanded documentation with detailed sections on:
  - State management and persistence
  - Component architecture and responsibilities
  - Developer integration

* Behavior changed to hotkey press instead of input + checking for allready used hotkeys

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# Customizable Hotkeys
InvokeAI allows you to customize all keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) to match your workflow preferences.
## Features
- **View All Hotkeys**: See all available keyboard shortcuts in one place
- **Customize Any Hotkey**: Change any shortcut to your preference
- **Multiple Bindings**: Assign multiple key combinations to the same action
- **Smart Validation**: Built-in validation prevents invalid combinations
- **Persistent Settings**: Your custom hotkeys are saved and restored across sessions
- **Easy Reset**: Reset individual hotkeys or all hotkeys back to defaults
## How to Use
### Opening the Hotkeys Modal
Press `Shift+?` or click the keyboard icon in the application to open the Hotkeys Modal.
### Viewing Hotkeys
In **View Mode** (default), you can:
- Browse all available hotkeys organized by category (App, Canvas, Gallery, Workflows, etc.)
- Search for specific hotkeys using the search bar
- See the current key combination for each action
### Customizing Hotkeys
1. Click the **Edit Mode** button at the bottom of the Hotkeys Modal
2. Find the hotkey you want to change
3. Click the **pencil icon** next to it
4. The editor will appear with:
- **Input field**: Enter your new hotkey combination
- **Modifier buttons**: Quick-insert Mod, Ctrl, Shift, Alt keys
- **Help icon** (?): Shows syntax examples and valid keys
- **Live preview**: See how your hotkey will look
5. Enter your new hotkey using the format:
- `mod+a` - Mod key + A (Mod = Ctrl on Windows/Linux, Cmd on Mac)
- `ctrl+shift+k` - Multiple modifiers
- `f1` - Function keys
- `mod+enter, ctrl+enter` - Multiple alternatives (separated by comma)
6. Click the **checkmark** or press Enter to save
7. Click the **X** or press Escape to cancel
### Resetting Hotkeys
**Reset a single hotkey:**
- Click the counter-clockwise arrow icon that appears next to customized hotkeys
**Reset all hotkeys:**
- In Edit Mode, click the **Reset All to Default** button at the bottom
### Hotkey Format Reference
**Valid Modifiers:**
- `mod` - Context-aware: Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Cmd (Mac)
- `ctrl` - Control key
- `shift` - Shift key
- `alt` - Alt key (Option on Mac)
**Valid Keys:**
- Letters: `a-z`
- Numbers: `0-9`
- Function keys: `f1-f12`
- Special keys: `enter`, `space`, `tab`, `backspace`, `delete`, `escape`
- Arrow keys: `up`, `down`, `left`, `right`
- And more...
**Examples:**
-`mod+s` - Save action
-`ctrl+shift+p` - Command palette
-`f5, mod+r` - Two alternatives for refresh
-`mod+` - Invalid (no key after modifier)
-`shift+ctrl+` - Invalid (ends with modifier)
## For Developers
For technical implementation details, architecture, and how to add new hotkeys to the system, see the [Hotkeys Developer Documentation](../contributing/HOTKEYS.md).