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conduit debug-keys

Debug keyboard input to troubleshoot keybinding issues.

Usage

conduit debug-keys

Purpose

Different terminals report key combinations differently. Use this command to:

  • See exactly what key events your terminal sends
  • Troubleshoot keybindings that don’t work
  • Find the correct notation for custom keybindings

Output

The command shows:

  • Key code
  • Modifier keys pressed
  • The Conduit key notation

Example

Press keys to see their codes. Press Ctrl+C to exit.

Key: Char('4'), Modifiers: CONTROL
  → Notation: C-4

Key: Tab, Modifiers: ALT
  → Notation: M-Tab

Common Issues

ExpectedMay Report As
Ctrl+\Ctrl+4
Ctrl+BackspaceCtrl+H
Alt+Shift+TabBackTab with ALT

Use the reported notation in your config.toml keybindings.