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Global Hotkey

Coming Soon — This feature is in active development. Vote for it on our roadmap →

What It Does

Trigger Cleft recording from anywhere on your Mac with a system-wide keyboard shortcut. No need to switch apps or click the menu bar—just press your hotkey and start talking.

How It Works

  • Set your shortcut — Choose any key combination (e.g., ⌥⌘R)
  • Works everywhere — Trigger recording from any app, any context
  • Instant capture — Start talking immediately, stay in flow

Perfect For

  • Mid-task thoughts — Capture an idea without leaving your current app
  • Quick reminders — Record a to-do while you’re in a meeting
  • Research notes — Add commentary while reading or browsing
  • Workflow integration — Seamless capture alongside your existing tools
macOS first — Global hotkey will launch on Mac, with iOS/iPadOS equivalents (like Action Button and accessibility shortcuts) following.

Share Your Thoughts

What shortcut would you use? Let us know.