Gemini Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac
Google Gemini has no keyboard shortcuts on macOS. There is no global hotkey to summon it, no shortcut to switch between Gems, and no way to navigate chats without a mouse. Gemlet adds over 30 keyboard shortcuts to Gemini on Mac, including a global hotkey, Gem switching (0–9), a Command Palette, and custom Slash Commands.
Global Shortcut: Summon Gemini from Anywhere
Press Cmd+Ctrl+A from any application on your Mac to instantly open Gemlet. Gemini appears in under 1 second without switching to a browser, finding the right tab, or clicking anything. Press the same shortcut again to dismiss it.
This is the single most-requested feature for Gemini on Mac. As one Reddit user noted: "This is where ChatGPT is so much better. I can just call it with keyboard shortcut whenever I need." Gemlet brings that same experience to Gemini.
Complete Shortcut Reference
Below is a reference of key shortcuts available in Gemlet. All shortcuts are customizable from the Shortcuts Management screen.
Global
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Gemlet window | Cmd+Ctrl+A |
General
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Palette | Cmd+K |
| New Window | Cmd+N |
| New Tab | Cmd+T |
| Close Panel | Cmd+W |
| Pin / Unpin Window | Cmd+P |
| Switch Model | Cmd+M |
| Toggle Sidebar | Cmd+B |
| Reload | Cmd+R |
| Screenshot | Cmd+Shift+S |
| Export Conversation | Cmd+E |
| Show Hotkeys | Cmd+H |
| Settings | Cmd+, |
| Quit | Cmd+Q |
Panels
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus Panel 1 | Ctrl+1 |
| Focus Panel 2 | Ctrl+2 |
| Focus Panel 3 | Ctrl+3 |
Gems & Bookmarks
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gem/Bookmark 0–9 | Cmd+0 through Cmd+9 |
| Toggle Bookmark on current chat | Cmd+D |
| Search Gems & Bookmarks | Cmd+K then type name |
Profiles
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Profile | Cmd+Shift+P |
Slash Commands: Custom Prompt Shortcuts
Beyond keyboard shortcuts, Gemlet supports custom Slash Commands — text snippets that expand into full prompts when you type them. Create commands like:
/review→ Inserts a detailed code review prompt/translate→ Inserts a translation template with source/target language fields/summarize→ Inserts a structured summarization prompt
Slash Commands eliminate repetitive typing for prompts you use daily. Combined with Split Panels and Workspaces, they form a complete keyboard-driven workflow for Gemini on Mac.
Control Gemini without leaving the keyboard.
30+ shortcuts. Custom Slash Commands. $19.99 one-time.
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