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:
- Use the same keyboard shortcut for mode switching regardless of platform
- Customize the shortcut to match my workflow preferences
- Have consistent muscle memory across environments
## References
- Related issue: #3390 (Windows Shift+Tab not working)
- Related issue: #3368
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