Add support for modifier‑only shortcuts with multiple variations

[BinaryBlitz10]

It would be great to be able to trigger actions using only modifier keys in various ways. For example:

• Pressing two modifier keys together (e.g., ⌘ + ⌥) as a shortcut.
• Pressing a single modifier key twice.
• Pressing two modifier keys twice in succession.

Currently this can be achieved with key sequences, but it’s a bit tricky. Adding support for these modifier‑only shortcuts in Keyboard Shortcuts would make it much easier to set up.

[Andreas_Hegenberg]

this is exactly what key sequences are for, I currently don't want to duplicate all of that functionality into the keyboard shortcuts UI. It should not be very tricky to create these as key sequence, if you are running into any issues there, please let me know.

[Frank1]

@BinaryBlitz10 Maybe this will help?

The Power of BTT

This is to show how BTT can trigger 5 different actions with only one modifier. Example with left opt (⌥). The actions show Huds. The Power of BTT.bttpreset (19.1 KB) very short tap (down/up) short tap (down/up), but slightly longer than (1) two short taps (down/up/down/up) 1.5 taps (down/up/down) and hold until the action happens long press (down and hold) until the action happens It hardly makes sense to use all triggers, but you could.

[BinaryBlitz10]

I totally get it. I'm not running into any issues. I just thought of asking to bake it into a keyboard shortcut, but I totally understand your POV. Thanks!

[BinaryBlitz10]

Thanks, Frank. These are some really cool ideas that I never thought of implementing. Will have a look.

[Frank1]

You're welcome. I just added a few more useful key sequences.