Keyboard Shortcuts

Master INeedPrompt with these essential keyboard shortcuts

Primary Shortcuts

Supplement Mode - Quick Phrase Completions

ShortcutActionCredits
⌘ + I (Mac)Trigger supplement mode - Get 5 quick phrase completions10
Ctrl + I (Windows/Linux)Trigger supplement mode - Get 5 quick phrase completions10

Best for: Quick refinements, adding details, filling gaps

Generate Mode - Full Professional Prompts

ShortcutActionCredits
⌘ + G (Mac)Trigger generate mode - Get 1 full prompt20
Ctrl + G (Windows/Linux)Trigger generate mode - Get 1 full prompt20

Best for: Starting from scratch, supplement scene descriptions with professional formulas

💡 Pro Tip: Use Generate Mode first for a solid foundation, then Supplement Mode to refine!

Browse Completions

ShortcutAction
or KPrevious completion
or JNext completion
HomeFirst completion
EndLast completion

Selection

ShortcutAction
TabAccept and insert selected completion
EnterAccept and insert selected completion
ClickSelect and insert completion

Cancel

ShortcutAction
EscClose completion panel
Click outsideClose completion panel

Advanced Shortcuts

Refinement

ActionSteps
Re-trigger on selected textSelect text → ⌘/Ctrl + I
Append to current textEnd of text → ⌘/Ctrl + I
Insert at cursorMid-text → ⌘/Ctrl + I

Platform-Specific Shortcuts

Midjourney (Discord)

/imagine prompt: [your idea] → ⌘/Ctrl + I → Tab → Enter

Flux AI

Click prompt box → Type idea → ⌘/Ctrl + I → Tab → Generate

Stable Diffusion

Click positive prompt → Type concept → ⌘/Ctrl + I → Tab

Custom Shortcut Configuration

Changing the Default Shortcut

  1. Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts
  2. Find "INeedPrompt"
  3. Click the edit icon
  4. Set your preferred shortcut
  5. Click OK

If ⌘/Ctrl + I conflicts with other extensions:

  • ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + I
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Space
  • Alt + I
  • ⌘/Ctrl + ;

Workflow Examples

Speed Workflow (Supplement Mode)

Type → ⌘/Ctrl + I → ↓ (browse) → Tab (select) → Done

Total time: ~3 seconds | Cost: 10 credits

Full Generation Workflow (Generate Mode)

Type concept → ⌘/Ctrl + G → Review full prompt → Tab → Done

Total time: ~5 seconds | Cost: 15 credits

Hybrid Workflow (Best Value)

Concept → ⌘/Ctrl + G (full prompt) → Edit specific part → ⌘/Ctrl + I (refine)

Total time: ~15 seconds | Cost: 30 credits

Exploration Workflow

Type → ⌘/Ctrl + I → Read all 5 → Compare → Select best → Tab

Total time: ~15 seconds | Cost: 10 credits

Pro Tips

1. Vim-Style Navigation

Use J and K instead of arrow keys for faster navigation (if you're a Vim user).

2. Quick Accept

Press Tab immediately after ⌘/Ctrl + I to accept the first suggestion without browsing.

3. Muscle Memory

Practice the sequence: ⌘/Ctrl + I↓↓Tab

After a week, it becomes automatic.

4. One-Handed Operation

On Mac, you can use left hand for ⌘ + I and Tab, right hand stays on mouse.

5. Keyboard-Only Workflow

Never touch the mouse:

  1. ⌘/Ctrl + I - Trigger
  2. / - Navigate
  3. Tab - Accept
  4. Continue typing

Troubleshooting Shortcuts

Shortcut Not Working

Check conflicts:

  1. Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts
  2. Look for duplicate shortcuts
  3. Reassign conflicting extensions

Common conflicts:

  • Chrome DevTools (⌘/Ctrl + Shift + I)
  • Other AI assistants
  • Text editors/IDEs

Shortcut Works Sometimes

Ensure:

  • You're focused on a text input field
  • The website doesn't override the shortcut
  • No modal dialogs are open

Can't Remember Shortcuts

Memory aids:

  • I = INeedPrompt
  • Tab = "I want this one"
  • Esc = Escape / Cancel

Accessibility

Screen Reader Support

INeedPrompt announces:

  • When completion panel opens
  • Number of suggestions available
  • Currently selected suggestion
  • When suggestion is accepted

Alternative Input Methods

If keyboard shortcuts are difficult:

  1. Click the INeedPrompt icon in toolbar
  2. Use "Open Panel" button
  3. Click directly on suggestions

Next Steps