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Feature

Keyboard Shortcuts

Control your entire workspace without touching the mouse.

What is keyboard shortcuts?

Power users don't reach for the mouse. Melo is designed keyboard-first, with shortcuts for everything: creating tiles, navigating between them, resizing, triggering AI, and managing boards.

This isn't just about speed — it's about flow state. When you can do everything without breaking hand position, you stay in the zone. Create a note tile, type your thought, jump to AI, ask a question, jump back — all without your fingers leaving the keyboard.

Melo's shortcuts follow macOS conventions where possible, so muscle memory transfers. And for power users, the shortcut system is comprehensive enough to run your entire workspace hands-on-keyboard.

Key benefits

1

Flow state preservation

Never break concentration to reach for the mouse. Every action in Melo has a keyboard shortcut — create, navigate, resize, search, and trigger AI.

2

macOS-native shortcuts

Familiar key combinations that follow Apple's conventions. Your existing muscle memory works here.

3

Command palette

Quick-access command palette for actions you don't use often enough to memorize. Search for any command by name.

4

Customizable

Remap shortcuts to match your workflow. If you have strong muscle memory from other tools, bring it with you.

Who is this for?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Keyboard Shortcuts work in Melo?

Keyboard Shortcuts is built natively into Melo's spatial canvas. It's not a plugin or add-on — it's a core part of the workspace that integrates with your notes, tasks, AI, and other tiles. See the feature details above for specifics.

Which apps have keyboard shortcuts?

Few productivity apps offer true keyboard shortcuts the way Melo does. While some tools have partial implementations, Melo's version is deeply integrated into a spatial canvas with full AI awareness and local-first architecture.

Can I use Melo offline?

Absolutely. Since Melo is local-first, your entire workspace works offline. Notes, tasks, canvas arrangement, clipboard history — everything is available without an internet connection. AI features require connectivity.

What platforms does Melo support?

Melo is built exclusively for macOS. It's a native Electron app optimized for the Mac experience — trackpad gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and performance tuned for Apple hardware.