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From command to keyboard shortcut in 10 seconds

Any command you type regularly can become a key combo you press once.

2 min read May 2026

You type the same command every day. Stop typing it.

You check for plugin updates three times a week. You view active visitors after every newsletter send. You create a backup before every deployment. Each time: open navigator, type the command, press enter. It's fast, but it could be instant.

Keyboard shortcuts turn any command into a key combination. Press +U and the plugin update list appears. Press +B and a backup starts. Press +V and you see who's on your site right now. No navigator, no typing, no thinking.

How to create a shortcut

1
Open TrueCommander → ShortcutsThe shortcuts page shows all your existing key bindings.
2
Click Create ShortcutSelect the command you want to bind. Set any parameters (like -remove_old for backups).
3
Press your key comboClick the key capture field and press your desired shortcut. TrueCommander records it. Save.

That's it. The shortcut works on every admin page immediately.

Shortcuts worth creating

Not every command needs a shortcut. These are the ones you'll actually press daily:

ShortcutCommandWhy
+BCreate backupOne keystroke before any risky change
+UCheck plugin updatesQuick update check from any page
+VView active visitorsInstant traffic check after campaigns
+DDebug modeToggle error capture while debugging
+LScan broken linksQuick link audit from any page

Shortcuts include parameters. When you bind create backup -remove_old to +B, the -remove_old flag is baked into the shortcut. One keypress runs the full command with parameters — no prompts, no typing.

Works on every admin page

Shortcuts are global. +B works whether you're on the dashboard, editing a post, configuring WooCommerce shipping, or reviewing orders. You don't need to navigate anywhere first. The command runs in the background and the result appears in the navigator overlay.

For commands that produce output (like visitor count or update list), the navigator opens automatically to show the result. For commands that just do something (like create a backup), a notification confirms completion.

Platform-aware key hints

TrueCommander detects your operating system and shows the right modifier key. Mac users see . Windows and Linux users see Ctrl. The shortcuts page and navigator hints adapt automatically — no confusion about which key to press.

Ready?

One keypress. Done.

Shortcuts, macros, scheduling, and 91 commands — all included.

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