Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands

Speed up your VaultAI workflow with keyboard shortcuts and command access.

Default Shortcuts

Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V - Toggle VaultAI Chat

• Works from anywhere in Obsidian
• Your primary AI access key

Command Palette

Press Ctrl/Cmd+P and search for VaultAI commands:

Core Commands

• Generate content at cursor - Creates content at cursor position
• Complete current line - Finishes sentences intelligently
• Explain selected text - Get explanations of selected content
• Improve selected text - Enhance clarity and readability
• Toggle insert mode - Enable/disable cursor insertion

Custom Prompts

• Each custom prompt becomes a command
• Format: "Custom Prompt: [Your Prompt Name]"

Assigning Custom Hotkeys

1. Settings → Hotkeys
2. Search for "VaultAI"
3. Click "+" next to any command
4. Press your desired key combination
5. Click "Set hotkey"

Recommended Setups

Power User

• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V - Toggle chat (default)
• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+G - Generate content at cursor
• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+E - Explain selected text
• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+I - Toggle insert mode

Writer Focus

• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V - Toggle chat (default)
• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+C - Complete current line
• Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P - Improve selected text
• F1 - Your most-used custom prompt

Workflow Tips

Command Palette Workflow

1. Press Ctrl/Cmd+P
2. Type partial command name
3. Press Enter to execute

Hotkey Workflow

1. Position cursor or select text
2. Press assigned hotkey
3. AI responds instantly

Hybrid Approach

• Hotkeys for frequent actions
• Command Palette for occasional tasks
• Chat interface for conversations

Troubleshooting

Shortcut not working

• Check for conflicts with other plugins
• Verify command is enabled
• Restart Obsidian after setting hotkeys

Command not appearing

• Ensure VaultAI plugin is enabled
• Check API key configuration
• Search with "vault" to filter commands

Best Practices

• Start with default toggle shortcut
• Add one new hotkey per week
• Use logical key combinations (G for Generate, E for Explain)
• Avoid conflicts with Obsidian defaults
• Practice shortcuts to build muscle memory

Next Steps

• Custom Prompts - Create shortcuts for your workflows
• Deep Editor Integration - Master cursor-based features