Keyboard Shortcuts

Trae Plugin provides a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently. These shortcuts allow you to quickly access AI features, navigate the interface, and perform common tasks without leaving your keyboard.

General Shortcuts

Chat and AI Features

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+U (Windows/Linux) Cmd+U (macOS)	Open AI Chat	Opens the AI chat sidebar
Ctrl+Shift+U (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+U (macOS)	Toggle Builder Mode	Switches between Chat and Builder modes
Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Enter (macOS)	Send Message	Sends your message to the AI assistant
Shift+Enter	New Line	Adds a new line in the chat input
Ctrl+/ (Windows/Linux) Cmd+/ (macOS)	Quick AI Action	Opens quick AI action menu

Code Generation and Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Shift+G (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+G (macOS)	Generate Code	Generates code based on selection or cursor position
Ctrl+Shift+E (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+E (macOS)	Explain Code	Explains the selected code
Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+R (macOS)	Refactor Code	Refactors the selected code
Ctrl+Shift+T (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+T (macOS)	Generate Tests	Generates unit tests for selected code
Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+C (macOS)	Add Comments	Adds comments to selected code

Fast Apply

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Enter (macOS)	Apply Suggestion	Applies the current AI suggestion
Ctrl+Shift+Enter (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+Enter (macOS)	Apply All	Applies all pending suggestions
Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)	Preview Changes	Shows a preview of changes before applying
Escape	Dismiss Suggestion	Dismisses the current suggestion

Navigation

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Shift+H (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+H (macOS)	Show History	Opens the chat history panel
Ctrl+Shift+F (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+F (macOS)	Find in Chat	Searches within chat history
Up Arrow	Previous Message	Navigates to previous message in chat input
Down Arrow	Next Message	Navigates to next message in chat input

Context Menu Shortcuts

Right-click Context Menu

When you right-click on selected code, you can access these AI features:

• Explain Code - Get an explanation of the selected code
• Generate Comments - Add descriptive comments
• Refactor - Improve code structure and readability
• Generate Tests - Create unit tests
• Fix Issues - Identify and fix potential problems

Editor Context Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+. (Windows/Linux) Cmd+. (macOS)	Quick Fix	Shows AI-powered quick fix suggestions
Alt+Enter (Windows/Linux) Option+Enter (macOS)	Code Actions	Shows available code actions

Cue (Code Completion) Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
Tab	Accept Suggestion	Accepts the current code completion suggestion
Enter	Accept Suggestion	Alternative way to accept suggestions
Escape	Dismiss Suggestions	Closes the suggestion popup
Ctrl+Space (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Space (macOS)	Trigger Suggestions	Manually triggers code suggestions
Arrow Keys	Navigate Suggestions	Moves through available suggestions

Builder Mode Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+B (macOS)	Toggle Builder	Switches to Builder mode
Ctrl+Shift+A (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+A (macOS)	Accept All Changes	Accepts all pending file changes
Ctrl+Shift+D (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+D (macOS)	Reject All Changes	Rejects all pending file changes
Ctrl+Shift+V (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Shift+V (macOS)	Preview Changes	Opens preview window

Terminal Integration

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Shift+\`` (Windows/Linux)<br>Cmd+Shift+`` (macOS)	AI Terminal Help	Gets AI assistance for terminal commands
Ctrl+Alt+T (Windows/Linux) Cmd+Option+T (macOS)	Explain Command	Explains the current terminal command

Customizing Shortcuts

You can customize these shortcuts through VS Code's keyboard shortcuts settings:

1. Open VS Code settings (Ctrl+, on Windows/Linux, Cmd+, on macOS)
2. Go to Keyboard Shortcuts (Ctrl+K Ctrl+S on Windows/Linux, Cmd+K Cmd+S on macOS)
3. Search for "Trae" to find all Trae-related shortcuts
4. Click on a shortcut to modify it
5. Enter your preferred key combination

Tips for Efficient Use

1. Learn the most common shortcuts first: Start with Ctrl+U for chat and Ctrl+Enter for applying suggestions
2. Use context menus: Right-click on code for quick access to AI features
3. Combine with VS Code shortcuts: Trae shortcuts work well with existing VS Code shortcuts
4. Practice regularly: The more you use shortcuts, the more natural they become
5. Customize as needed: Adjust shortcuts to match your workflow preferences

Troubleshooting

If shortcuts aren't working:

1. Check for conflicts: Ensure shortcuts don't conflict with other extensions
2. Verify plugin status: Make sure Trae Plugin is active
3. Restart VS Code: Sometimes a restart resolves shortcut issues
4. Reset to defaults: You can reset shortcuts to default values in settings

For additional support, refer to the Support documentation.