Prebuilt Modifier Combos in Basic Key List

Idea: Add modifier key combos to the Basic key list (grouped with the existing single-key modifiers)

Expand the Basic key list to include common modifier combinations (⌘⌥, ⌘⌃, ⌥⌃, ⌘⌥⌃, Hyper, etc.) as default/pre-built keys. That way, Actions can be built by selecting a single modifier combo instead of adding each modifier one by one.

Productivity gains + improved UX

  • Hyperkey ‘Actions’ reduced from 9 steps —> 3 steps

  • This would remove 16 steps from the Framer preset found on Input

  • Remove need for redundant tedious steps

Optimize most common use case format (modifier[s] + key)

  • Consistent process for most common use-case regardless of modifier key combo

  • Reduce repetitive setup at system level

Better readability + debugging

  • Actions are easier to understand at glance (good for community)

  • Easier to debug, revise in future

I confirmed that this method sends the expected key codes via Karabiner Event viewer.
i.e. Sample action below sends 5 down keys following by 5 up keys.

Modifier

Step Reduction

Text Equivalent

⌘⌥

2

Command + Option

⌘⬆

2

Command + Shift

⌘⌃

2

Command + Control

⌥⬆

2

Option + Shift

⌥⌃

2

Option + Control

⌃⬆

2

Control + Shift

⌘⌥⌃

4

Command + Option + Control

⌘⌥⬆

4

Command + Option + Shift

⌘⌃⬆

4

Command + Control + Shift

⌥⌃⬆

4

Option + Control + Shift

⌘⌥⌃⬆

6

Hyper Key (Command + Option + Control + Shift)



Product
Creator Micro v2, Input

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Status

Rejected

Board
💡

Feature Request

Date

3 months ago

Author

Scott Lanning

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