Allow customization of mode switching shortcuts (Alt+M vs Shift+Tab)

Open 💬 10 comments Opened Aug 16, 2025 by KylerSpradling

## Summary

Currently, Claude Code uses different keyboard shortcuts for mode switching on different platforms:

  • Mac: Shift+Tab
  • Windows: Alt+M (as workaround, see #3390)

This inconsistency creates a poor user experience when switching between platforms.

## Request

Please add the ability to customize mode switching shortcuts in Claude Code settings, or standardize the shortcut
across all platforms.

## Use Case

As a user who works across multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, Unix), I would like to:

  1. Use the same keyboard shortcut for mode switching regardless of platform
  2. Customize the shortcut to match my workflow preferences
  3. Have consistent muscle memory across environments

## References

  • Related issue: #3390 (Windows Shift+Tab not working)
  • Related issue: #3368

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