Keyboard Shortcuts

CACD’s terminal interface (TUI) supports customizable keyboard shortcuts for common actions.

Available Shortcuts

Action	Default	Description
Return to Menu	Ctrl+E	Exit the current session view and return to the main menu
Cancel	Escape	Cancel the current operation or close dialogs

Configuring Shortcuts

1. Open Settings in the WebUI
2. Go to Shortcuts
3. Click on a shortcut to change it
4. Press your desired key combination
5. Save

Key Format

Shortcuts can include modifiers:

• ctrl - Control key
• alt - Alt/Option key
• shift - Shift key

Plus a base key (letter, number, or special key like escape).

Example combinations:

• Ctrl+R - Control + R
• Alt+X - Alt + X
• Escape - Just the Escape key (no modifier)

Reserved Keys

These combinations can’t be used as shortcuts:

• Ctrl+C - Reserved for interrupt/copy
• Ctrl+D - Reserved for EOF/logout
• Ctrl+[ - Equivalent to Escape

Configuration File

Shortcuts are stored in your config file at ~/.config/cacd/config.json:

{
  "shortcuts": {
    "returnToMenu": {
      "ctrl": true,
      "key": "e"
    },
    "cancel": {
      "key": "escape"
    }
  }
}

Notes

• Shortcuts apply to the TUI only, not the WebUI
• The WebUI uses standard browser shortcuts
• Changes take effect immediately after saving