Claude Code Reference
v2.1.178 · 87 auto-discovered · Commands, shortcuts, hooks, Python/AWS tips.
Live
Keyboard Shortcuts
Global
Ctrl+C | Cancel current operation |
Ctrl+D | Exit Claude Code |
Ctrl+T | Toggle task list visibility |
Ctrl+O | Toggle verbose transcript (shows thinking) |
Chat Input
Enter | Submit message |
Shift+Enter | New line without submitting |
Ctrl+L | Clear prompt input |
Ctrl+S | Stash current prompt |
Ctrl+G | Open in external editor |
Ctrl+V | Paste image |
Ctrl+_ or Ctrl+Shift+- | Undo last action |
Shift+Tab | Cycle permission modes |
Cmd+P / Meta+P | Open model picker |
Meta+O | Toggle fast mode |
Option+T / Alt+T | Toggle extended thinking |
Ctrl+R | Open history search |
Up/Down Arrow | Navigate command history |
VS Code
Cmd+Esc / Ctrl+Esc | Toggle focus between editor and Claude |
Cmd+Shift+Esc / Ctrl+Shift+Esc | Open new conversation tab |
Option+K / Alt+K | Insert @-mention reference with line numbers |
Cmd+N / Ctrl+N | Start new conversation |