Hotkeys

For many power users, keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work. StageHero gives you the ability to create custom keyboard shortcuts for your most commonly used actions, keeping your hands on the keyboard where they belong.

Configure separate shortcuts for toggling, opening, or closing the Quick Controller—ensuring you have exactly the right control for every situation.

These shortcuts work system-wide, so you can adjust your macOS visibility settings without switching applications. Whether you're presenting, screen recording, or just working in a focused state, you're always one keystroke away from the perfect desktop environment.

Record Your Shortcut

Setting up shortcuts is easy. Just click the "Record Shortcut" button next to your desired action and press your preferred key combination. StageHero automatically captures and saves your keyboard shortcut.

Clear Existing Shortcuts

Need to start over? The small "×" button lets you clear any existing shortcut so you can create a new one or leave that action keyboard-free.

Conflict Prevention

StageHero intelligently prevents shortcut conflicts, ensuring your custom shortcuts won't interfere with system-wide or application-specific controls.

While you're free to choose any shortcuts that work for you, here are some recommended combinations that balance easy access with avoiding conflicts:

For Toggle Quick Controller

⌥⌘C (Option-Command-C) or ⌃⌘Space (Control-Command-Space)

For Open Quick Controller

⌥⌘O (Option-Command-O) or ⌃⇧⌘O (Control-Shift-Command-O)

For Close Quick Controller

⌥⌘X (Option-Command-X) or Escape key while the controller has focus

These suggestions provide quick access without conflicting with common system shortcuts. Feel free to customize them to match your specific workflow.