## Description On macOS, Claude Code displays "alt+t to toggle thinking" hint, but this shortcut doesn't work because: 1. macOS doesn't have an "Alt" key - it has "Option" key 2. Even when pressing Option+T, it doesn't toggle thinking mode (Option key combinations in terminal often input special characters instead) ## Expected Behavior - On macOS, show a working shortcut (e.g., "⌥T" or provide an alternative like "Cmd+T") - Or detect the platform and show platform-specific keybindings - Or p

Mac: 'alt+t to toggle thinking' shortcut doesn't work and should show platform-specific keybinding

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Activity 3 comments · opened Dec 17, 2025 · closed Dec 17, 2025

Description

On macOS, Claude Code displays "alt+t to toggle thinking" hint, but this shortcut doesn't work because:

macOS doesn't have an "Alt" key - it has "Option" key
Even when pressing Option+T, it doesn't toggle thinking mode (Option key combinations in terminal often input special characters instead)

Expected Behavior

On macOS, show a working shortcut (e.g., "⌥T" or provide an alternative like "Cmd+T")
Or detect the platform and show platform-specific keybindings
Or provide a shortcut that actually works on macOS terminals

Current Workaround

Users must use /config command to toggle thinking mode, which is not discoverable from the displayed hint.

Environment

OS: macOS
Terminal: Various (Terminal.app, iTerm2, etc.)

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github-actions[bot] · 10 months ago

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needsbuilder · 10 months ago

Closing as duplicate of #13854

github-actions[bot] · 9 months ago

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