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A lightweight Chrome extension that shows a hotkey panel when you hold a configurable key on any webpage. Auto-detects Mac or Windows.

• ⌨ Keyboard onlyHold Right Alt for 0.8 s to open, release to dismiss. No mouse needed.
• ⇌ Platform auto-detectAuto-detects Mac or Windows and shows correct key labels. Or lock to one layout in options.
• ⚙ ConfigurableChoose your trigger key (Alt, Shift, Ctrl), hold duration (200–5000 ms), and platform layout.
• 🔒 Zero data collectionNo network calls, no analytics, no tracking. Your settings stay in your browser.

How it works

1. Open any http or https webpage.
2. Hold the trigger key until the hotkey panel appears.
3. Release the key to dismiss. Click the extension icon in the toolbar to change settings.

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 17, 2026

Chrome Hotkeys is a locally-running Chrome extension. It shows a floating hotkey reference panel when you long-press a configurable key on any web page.

1. What we collect

This extension does not collect, upload, or sell any personal information.

• It stores 3 user preferences locally: trigger key, hold duration, and hotkey layout (Auto / Mac / Windows).
• These preferences are saved via Chrome's chrome.storage.sync API and only synchronize within your own Chrome browser.
• The extension does not read passwords, form data, browsing history, page content, chat messages, payment information, or identity information.

2. How we use information

Stored preferences are used only for:

• Recognizing your chosen trigger key
• Determining how long you need to hold before the panel appears
• Showing Mac or Windows hotkey labels

3. Permissions explained

• storage: used to persist your settings.
• Content scripts on http://*/* and https://*/*: used to listen for the trigger key and render the hotkey panel on the current page.

4. Data sharing

This extension does not send data to any developer server and does not share user data with third parties.

5. Data storage and security

Settings are stored in Chrome's built-in storage mechanism. The extension has no remote servers, databases, or analytics platforms.

6. Children's privacy

This extension is a general-purpose hotkey reference tool. It contains no data collection logic targeting children.

7. Policy updates

If the extension adds new permissions, network capabilities, or data processing in the future, this page will be updated with a new effective date.

8. Contact

To reach the developer, email jescain2024@gmail.com.

Support

Found a bug? Have a feature request? Open a GitHub issue or email jescain2024@gmail.com.

Open an issue on GitHub

Common questions

The hotkey panel doesn't appear when I hold the key.

Make sure you are on an http or https page (not chrome:// or a new tab). Try increasing the hold duration in options. Also check that your trigger key is not being intercepted by another extension.

How do I change the trigger key or hold duration?

Click the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the options popup. Changes save automatically.

Does this work on Edge, Brave, or other Chromium browsers?

Yes. It works in any Chromium-based browser that supports Manifest V3 extensions.