Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate and perform actions quickly using Origin's keyboard shortcuts panel. Discover all available shortcuts for managing sessions, tasks, the terminal, and workspace navigation.
Origin includes a built-in keyboard shortcuts panel that provides quick access to navigation, actions, chat management, and help features. You can open it at any time using Ctrl + Shift + ?.
The panel is searchable and organized into four categories: Navigation, Actions, Chat & Sessions, and Help.
Opening the Shortcuts Panel
Press Ctrl + Shift + ? from anywhere inside the workspace to open the Keyboard Shortcuts overlay. You can also access it from the Help section within the panel itself.
Use the search bar at the top to filter shortcuts by name. Click the category tabs — Navigation, Actions, Chat & Sessions, or Help — to jump to a specific group.
Press Esc to close the panel.
Navigation
These shortcuts help you move between different areas of the platform without using the mouse.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + K | Command Palette | Open command palette for quick actions |
Ctrl + / | Search | Focus the search input |
Ctrl + B | Toggle Sidebar | Show or hide the sidebar |
Ctrl + Shift + H | Go Home | Navigate to the home page |
Ctrl + Shift + P | Go to Projects | Navigate to the projects page |
Ctrl + [ | Previous Task | Navigate to the previous task (select a project first) |
Ctrl + ] | Next Task | Navigate to the next task (select a project first) |
Esc | Close / Cancel | Close modal, dropdown, or cancel current action |
Actions
These shortcuts let you create new items and submit content quickly.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + Shift + N | New Task | Create a new task (select a project first) |
Ctrl + Shift + T | New Chat | Start a new chat (select a project first) |
Ctrl + Enter | Submit / Send | Submit the current form or send message |
Chat & Sessions
Manage your chat tabs and switch between active sessions.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + T | New Tab | Open a new chat tab |
Ctrl + W | Close Tab | Close the current chat tab |
Ctrl + 1-9 | Switch Tab | Switch to a specific tab by number |
Help
Access help and reference overlays.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + Shift + ? | Keyboard Shortcuts | Show the keyboard shortcuts overlay |
? | Quick Shortcuts Help | Show keyboard shortcuts (quick access) |
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