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Keyboard shortcuts

Use these shortcuts to move between views, inspect records, and run queries without leaving the keyboard. Press ? in the app for help or Mod + K to find an available action. The CLI/TUI has its own keymap.

Tip

Mod means Cmd on macOS and Ctrl on Windows/Linux.

Global shortcuts#

ShortcutAction
?Open keyboard shortcuts help
Mod + KOpen command palette
EscClose dialogs and overlays
Mod + BToggle the sidebar

The numbered navigation shortcuts are platform-specific:

  • macOS: Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 4
  • Windows/Linux: Alt + 1 through Alt + 4

These shortcuts move through the primary routes that are available for the current database type. On SQL databases that typically means:

  1. Chat
  2. Tables
  3. Graph
  4. Scratchpad

On NoSQL or reduced-capability databases, the numbering shifts because not every route is available.

Table navigation#

Focus the grid before using its navigation keys. Moving the focused row and loading another results page are separate actions.

ShortcutAction
Arrow DownMove selection down
Arrow UpMove selection up
HomeJump to the first row in the current view
EndJump to the last row in the current view
Page DownMove down a page
Page UpMove up a page
Mod + Arrow RightGo to the next results page
Mod + Arrow LeftGo to the previous results page

Table selection#

Selection applies to records in the current view. Check the selected-row count before exporting or deleting records.

ShortcutAction
SpaceToggle selection on the focused row
Shift + Arrow DownExtend selection downward
Shift + Arrow UpExtend selection upward
Mod + ASelect all rows in the current view

Table actions#

Actions depend on the source, object, and database account. A shortcut does not add an operation that the current source does not support.

ShortcutAction
EnterEdit the focused row
Mod + EEdit the focused row
Mod + DeleteDelete the focused row
Mod + BackspaceDelete the focused row
Mod + Shift + GOpen mock data generation
Mod + RRefresh data
Mod + Shift + EOpen export
Mod + IOpen import

Scratchpad editor#

These editor shortcuts apply to the active query cell. Check its connection context before executing a statement.

ShortcutAction
Mod + EnterExecute the current query
Mod + UClear the current editor

Notes#

If a key does not trigger the expected action, check focus and open the in-app help for the active list. Your browser or operating system may also handle a key combination. Desktop menus expose accelerators for supported application actions.

Settings

Adjust appearance, behavior, integrations, and privacy settings.

CLI & MCP

Use terminal commands or connect an assistant to database tools.

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