Build a personal keyboard workflow

Start with one repeated task and a small set of controls. Verify each step before adding more shortcuts.

Build a capture loop

1. Tap Right Option to open Ouros.
2. Choose Notes and enter the editor.
3. Write one thought.
4. Press Command S to save it.
5. Use Command K and Reveal saved note to check the destination.
6. Return to your previous application.

Repeat with a second thought and confirm that it becomes a separate file. This makes the boundary between capture, save and return predictable.

Add a direct shortcut

Open Settings and find Shortcuts. Choose the relevant editor: Window arrangement, Views and tools, or Right Option keys. Read the current assignment before changing it. Pick a chord or key that you can reach comfortably and check any conflict status.

Save where the editor provides Save chord, then test from the application where you normally work. Test again with an editor focused so you know whether the shortcut conflicts with text entry. Keep a note of the old assignment if you plan to restore it.

Keep the workflow small

Add one binding at a time. Prefer a direct action over a chain you cannot inspect. A terminal shortcut can reach Commands quickly, but you still review the command before Return.

If a new shortcut fails, use the app menu and restore the affected assignment rather than resetting all settings. See custom shortcuts.