Launched April 16, 2024
WhichKey
Global Shortcuts Assistant (60+ apps)
FreeOpen Source3,662 impressions#10 of its week
WhichKey lets you find keyboard shortcuts relevant to the current active app you are using. It's light, concise, and completely free and open-source! with support for more than 60 apps.
WhichKey is a free Windows app that shows keyboard shortcuts for the active application.
- for
- Windows users who want quick access to app shortcuts
- pricing
- free
- license
- MIT
Key features
5 features of WhichKey
- Instant shortcut lookup — Press Ctrl+Alt to display relevant shortcuts for the current app.
- Supports 60+ apps — Pre-loaded shortcut databases cover more than sixty popular Windows applications.
- Lightweight desktop app — Runs locally on Windows with minimal resource usage.
- Open-source MIT license — Free to use, modify, and distribute.
- Simple installation — Download, install, and accept the .NET runtime if prompted.
Use cases
- Find Photoshop shortcuts while editing images
- Discover VSCode keybindings without leaving the editor
- Lookup Excel hotkeys during data analysis
- Learn shortcut combos for new Windows utilities quickly
WhichKey FAQ
How do I activate WhichKey?+
Press the Ctrl+Alt hotkey while any window is focused.
Do I need to install .NET?+
Yes, the installer will prompt you to install the .NET runtime if it is not already present.
Is WhichKey open source?+
Yes, it is released under the MIT license on GitHub.
Which operating systems are supported?+
WhichKey is a Windows-only application.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Oct 2, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
