global-shortcut-manager

Register and manage global keyboard shortcuts across desktop platforms

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Best use case

global-shortcut-manager is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Register and manage global keyboard shortcuts across desktop platforms

Teams using global-shortcut-manager should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/global-shortcut-manager/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/global-shortcut-manager/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/global-shortcut-manager/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How global-shortcut-manager Compares

Feature / Agentglobal-shortcut-managerStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Register and manage global keyboard shortcuts across desktop platforms

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# global-shortcut-manager

Register and manage global keyboard shortcuts that work even when the application is not focused.

## Capabilities

- Register global shortcuts
- Handle modifier combinations
- Manage shortcut conflicts
- Platform-specific key mapping
- Unregister shortcuts
- Check shortcut availability

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "framework": { "enum": ["electron", "tauri", "native"] },
    "shortcuts": { "type": "array" }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath"]
}
```

## Electron Example

```javascript
const { globalShortcut } = require('electron');

function registerShortcuts() {
    globalShortcut.register('CommandOrControl+Shift+X', () => {
        console.log('Global shortcut triggered');
    });
}

app.on('will-quit', () => {
    globalShortcut.unregisterAll();
});
```

## Related Skills

- `clipboard-handler`
- `system-services-integration` process