> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mcp-use.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Complete reference for all keyboard shortcuts

The MCP Inspector includes comprehensive keyboard shortcuts for rapid navigation and efficient workflow. All shortcuts work when no input field is focused.

## Quick Reference

| Shortcut       | Action                         |
| -------------- | ------------------------------ |
| `Cmd/Ctrl + K` | Open command palette           |
| `Cmd/Ctrl + O` | Start new chat                 |
| `Esc`          | Close/blur modals and overlays |
| `t`            | Switch to Tools tab            |
| `p`            | Switch to Prompts tab          |
| `r`            | Switch to Resources tab        |
| `c`            | Switch to Chat tab             |
| `h`            | Navigate to Home/Dashboard     |
| `f`            | Focus search in current tab    |

<Note>
  `Cmd/Ctrl + K` works even when input fields are focused. All other shortcuts are disabled when typing in input fields.
</Note>

## Global Shortcuts

### Command Palette

**`Cmd/Ctrl + K`**

Open the command palette for quick search and navigation.

**Available actions:**

* Connect to new servers
* Search and execute tools
* Navigate to saved requests
* Switch between servers
* Access documentation links
* Jump to tabs

<Note>
  This shortcut works even when input fields are focused, making it always accessible.
</Note>

### New Chat

**`Cmd/Ctrl + O`**

Start a new chat session in the Chat tab.

**Use cases:**

* Quick chat initiation
* Reset conversation context
* Start fresh debugging session

### Close/Blur

**`Esc`**

Close modals, overlays, and blur focused elements.

**Actions:**

* Close command palette
* Close dialogs
* Blur search inputs
* Exit fullscreen widgets

## Tab Navigation

Navigate between inspector tabs without using the mouse:

### Tools Tab

**`t`**

Switch to the Tools tab.

**When to use:**

* Quick tool execution
* Testing tool functionality
* Viewing tool results

### Prompts Tab

**`p`**

Switch to the Prompts tab.

**When to use:**

* Testing prompts
* Viewing prompt templates
* Executing prompts with arguments

### Resources Tab

**`r`**

Switch to the Resources tab.

**When to use:**

* Browsing available resources
* Reading resource content
* Testing resource access

### Chat Tab

**`c`**

Switch to the Chat tab.

**When to use:**

* Starting conversations
* Testing conversational flows
* LLM integration testing

### Home/Dashboard

**`h`**

Navigate back to the dashboard/home view.

**When to use:**

* Return to connection management
* Add new servers
* View all connections

## Search Shortcuts

### Focus Search

**`f`**

Focus the search bar in the current tab (Tools, Prompts, or Resources).

**Behavior:**

* Tools tab: Focus tool search
* Prompts tab: Focus prompt search
* Resources tab: Focus resource search
* Other tabs: No effect

**Use cases:**

* Quick tool lookup
* Filtering long lists
* Finding specific items

## Shortcut Behavior

### Input Field Detection

Shortcuts are automatically disabled when you're typing in:

* Text inputs
* Textareas
* Content-editable elements

**Exception:** `Cmd/Ctrl + K` always works, even in input fields.

### Modifier Keys

Most shortcuts don't require modifier keys, but some do:

* **`Cmd/Ctrl + K`**: Requires modifier
* **`Cmd/Ctrl + O`**: Requires modifier
* **`Esc`**: No modifier needed
* **Single letters** (`t`, `p`, `r`, `c`, `h`, `f`): No modifier needed

### Browser Conflicts

Some shortcuts may conflict with browser defaults:

* **`Cmd/Ctrl + R`**: Browser refresh (not overridden)
* **`Cmd/Ctrl + W`**: Browser close tab (not overridden)
* **`Cmd/Ctrl + T`**: Browser new tab (not overridden)

The inspector only handles shortcuts when they don't conflict with browser functionality.

## Usage Tips

### Efficient Workflow

1. **Quick Navigation**: Use `t`, `p`, `r`, `c` to jump between tabs
2. **Search First**: Press `Cmd/Ctrl + K` to search before navigating
3. **Focus Search**: Press `f` to quickly filter in current tab
4. **Escape to Close**: Use `Esc` to dismiss any overlay

### Command Palette Workflow

1. Press `Cmd/Ctrl + K`
2. Type to search:
   * Tool names
   * Server names
   * Saved request names
   * Commands
3. Use arrow keys to navigate
4. Press `Enter` to select
5. Press `Esc` to close

### Tab Switching Workflow

1. Use single-letter shortcuts (`t`, `p`, `r`, `c`) for quick tab access
2. Press `h` to return to dashboard
3. Use `f` to focus search in current tab
4. Combine with `Cmd/Ctrl + K` for advanced navigation

## Shortcut Reference Table

| Shortcut       | Action               | Works in Input? |
| -------------- | -------------------- | --------------- |
| `Cmd/Ctrl + K` | Open command palette | ✅ Yes           |
| `Cmd/Ctrl + O` | Start new chat       | ❌ No            |
| `Esc`          | Close/blur           | ✅ Yes           |
| `t`            | Tools tab            | ❌ No            |
| `p`            | Prompts tab          | ❌ No            |
| `r`            | Resources tab        | ❌ No            |
| `c`            | Chat tab             | ❌ No            |
| `h`            | Home/Dashboard       | ❌ No            |
| `f`            | Focus search         | ❌ No            |

## Related Documentation

* [Command Palette](/inspector/command-palette) - Detailed command palette guide
* [Overview](/inspector/index) - Features that use keyboard shortcuts