KeyPilot/Peek Keys utility

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Description of the new feature / enhancement

a utility that helps users learn, remember, and use keyboard shortcuts efficiently across Windows and third-party applications.

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Core Functionality:
• When the user holds a modifier key (like Ctrl, Alt, or Cmd), a small overlay window appears — similar in style to the Windows 11 clipboard popup (Win + V).
• This overlay shows:
• A list of contextual actions for the currently focused window or app
• The keyboard shortcut for each action
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Features:
1. Context-Aware Support:
• Detects the active window/app and shows relevant shortcuts
• Built-in support for Windows, Microsoft 365 apps, Adobe Suite, Notion, major browsers, etc.
2. Custom Shortcuts & Manual Entries:
• If an app isn’t supported, the user can manually add shortcuts/actions
• Includes a search or “Add New Shortcut” function in the overlay
3. Edit Shortcuts In-Place:
• Users can edit any shortcut directly from the overlay, ideal for apps where shortcuts have been customized
4. Minimal, Fast UI:
• Non-intrusive, clean design
• Keyboard-navigable and mouse-friendly

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Optional Additions (future updates):
• Keyboard Shortcut Trainer Mode: optional setting that reminds the user of available shortcuts while using mouse actions
• Shortcut Sync or Export: for users to back up or sync shortcuts across devices
• PowerToys contributors can add app support

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Inspiration / Reference App:
• CtrlHelp does something similar but is paid and limited. Your version would be open, customizable, and ideally free or open source.
There also similar apps on macos.

Scenario when this would be used?

Example: If the user is in Photoshop and holds Ctrl, the overlay shows common actions like “Duplicate Layer – Ctrl + J”, “Undo – Ctrl + Z”, etc.

Supporting information

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