Mac: 'alt+t to toggle thinking' shortcut doesn't work and should show platform-specific keybinding
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 17, 2025 by needsbuilder 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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