Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow automation

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these essential shortcuts to boost your productivity in Helios.

General

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + /`	Show keyboard shortcuts
`⌘ + B`	Toggle sidebar
`⌘ + K`	Open command palette
`/`	Focus search
`⌥ + T`	Toggle theme

Shortcut	Action
`g` then `h`	Go to Helios dashboard
`g` then `c`	Go to CI
`g` then `s`	Go to Settings
`g` then `i`	Go to Insights

Shortcut	Action
`h` then `w`	Go to workflow editor
`h` then `v`	Go to variables
`h` then `p`	Go to projects
`h` then `i`	Go to integrations

Shortcut	Action
`s` then `a`	Go to account
`s` then `b`	Go to billing
`s` then `k`	Go to API keys

Workflow Canvas

Workflow Actions

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + S`	Save workflow
`⌘ + ⇧ + E`	Toggle editor sidebar
`⌘ + ⇧ + H`	Toggle history panel
`⌘ + ⇧ + V`	Show variables modal

Canvas Control

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + ⇧ + L`	Auto layout
`⌘ + 0`	Zoom to fit
`⌘ + +`	Zoom in
`⌘ + -`	Zoom out

Node Operations

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + A`	Select all nodes
`Delete`	Delete selected node
`⌘ + ⇧ + C`	Clone selected node
`⌘ + Z`	Undo
`⌘ + ⇧ + Z`	Redo

Variables and Secrets

General Actions

Shortcut	Action
`/`	Focus search
`⌥ + N`	Create new variable
`⌘ + I`	Import from file
`⌘ + S`	Save changes

Shortcut	Action
`↑` or `K`	Move up
`↓` or `J`	Move down
`X`	Toggle selection
`⌘ + A`	Select all
`⌘ + ⌫`	Delete selected

Text Editing

Shortcut	Action
`Enter`	Save changes
`Escape`	Cancel edit
`Tab`	Next field
`⇧ + Tab`	Previous field

Shortcut	Action
`Escape`	Close modal
`Enter`	Confirm action

Dropdowns

Shortcut	Action
`↑` / `↓`	Navigate options
`Enter`	Select option
`Escape`	Close dropdown

Resource Management

Integrations

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + N`	Create new integration
`⌘ + R`	Refresh integration
`⌘ + T`	Test connection
`⌘ + O`	Start OAuth flow
`⌘ + ⇧ + R`	Refresh token

Projects

Shortcut	Action
`⌘ + N`	Create new project
`⌘ + E`	Edit project
`Enter`	Open project
`⌘ + ↑`	Go to parent

Accessibility

Shortcut	Action
`Tab`	Focus next element
`⇧ + Tab`	Focus previous element
`Space`	Activate element
`Arrow Keys`	Navigate UI
`Home`	Go to beginning
`End`	Go to end
`Page Up`	Previous page
`Page Down`	Next page

Platform Notes

Windows/Linux

Replace ⌘ with Ctrl in all shortcuts.

Browser Compatibility

Chrome/Edge: All shortcuts work as documented
Firefox: ⌘ + K may conflict with address bar
Safari: Enable "Press Tab to highlight each item" in Preferences > Advanced

Pro Tips

Workflow Building

Start with ⌘ + K for quick access to any function
Use ⌘ + 0 to zoom to fit, then ⌘ + +/- to zoom
Press ⌘ + ⇧ + L to auto-arrange nodes
Save frequently with ⌘ + S

Master two-key sequences: g + h for Helios, h + w for workflows
Use ⌘ + B to toggle sidebar for more space
Use / to quickly find anything
Switch themes with ⌥ + T based on lighting

Variables

Use ⌥ + N for quick variable creation
Navigate with J and K for speed
Use ⌘ + A then X for bulk operations
Save with ⌘ + S without clicking

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Shortcuts not working: Check browser conflicts, reload page
Platform differences: Use Ctrl instead of ⌘ on Windows/Linux
Mobile: Keyboard shortcuts unavailable on mobile devices

Need Help?

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