KeyCue for Mac

CNET Editors' review

by: Jason Parker on June 03, 2009

Keyboard shortcuts don't just save you time, they're also good for you. Using shortcuts is one of the easiest ways to wean yourself from your mouse and cut down on repetitive strain injuries in your hands and wrists. So any app like KeyCue that can help you learn new shortcuts and remember old ones is worth a look.

KeyCue is a very simple app; you just hold down the command key (or any key combination you choose), and KeyCue instantly displays a clear, clickable menu of all the shortcuts currently available in the application you're using.

KeyCue comes with many variations and preferences (everything from different menu themes to the ability to change the pop-up menu time delay), but the instant shortcut menu is its core functionality. If you also use the macro-program Keyboard Maestro, KeyCue is even more useful, as it will display the shortcuts for all your predefined macros as well. The only major strike against KeyCue is its price, which might be too high for some users given the app's narrow functionality.

Publisher's Description

From Ergonis software:

Menu shortcuts are supposed to provide quick access to frequently used menu commands. Honestly though, how many shortcut keys do you know by heart? KeyCue helps you to learn and remember the keyboard shortcuts of the applications you are using. Over time, you will automatically remember frequently used shortcuts and start working more efficiently.

What's new in this version:

  • KeyCue now displays Keyboard Maestro items with string triggers.
  • KeyCue is now a universal 32/64-bit applicaton.
  • Optional inclusion of beta versions in the automated check for updates.
  • Signed with a Developer ID certificate in preparation for Mountain Lion's Gatekeeper.
  • Fixes a memory issue when checking version numbers of active applications.
  • The date and time of the last update check is now correctly shown for the current t... See all new features

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Another Great Ergonis Product"

    April 11, 2012  |   By tostoba

    Version: KeyCue 6.1

    Pros

    Great product.
    Easy to use.
    Works in the background.
    Easy updates, and low pricing.

    Cons

    None. The program works as expected

    Summary

    KeyCue 6.1 is the most recent addition to my stable of Ergonis products, and there is no doubt the quality of this latest update is superior. I am thoroughly impressed by the clean interface, smooth execution of commands, and the ease of updating that has long characterized this company's efforts to stay on the cutting edge of constantly evolving technology.

    What I like best about the products is their seamless integration with Mac OS X, and the careful attention paid to the need for them to function correctly, and work in the background thus eliminating the need to "activate" them in any complicated manner.

    Kudos to the design team. You have outdone yourselves in this version. But, more importantly, the ease with which your company provides updates coupled with the low cost, makes it #1 on my list of preferred software companies. Congratulations!

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