---
name: "windsurf-keyboard-shortcuts"
description: |
  Configure custom keyboard shortcuts for Cascade and AI features. Activate when users mention
  "keyboard shortcuts", "keybindings", "hotkeys", "shortcut configuration",
  or "customize shortcuts". Handles keybinding setup and optimization. Use when working with windsurf keyboard shortcuts functionality. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf keyboard shortcuts", "windsurf shortcuts", "windsurf".
allowed-tools: Read,Write,Edit
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: "Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>"
---

# Windsurf Keyboard Shortcuts

## Overview

This skill enables customization of Windsurf keyboard shortcuts for optimal productivity. It covers Cascade AI shortcuts, multi-file editing commands, navigation keys, and custom workflow bindings. Proper shortcut configuration can significantly reduce context switching and accelerate common development tasks.

## Prerequisites

- Windsurf IDE installed
- Understanding of current shortcut usage
- Keyboard layout knowledge (QWERTY, etc.)
- Access to settings file
- List of frequently used operations

## Instructions

1. **Review Default Shortcuts**
2. **Plan Customizations**
3. **Configure AI Shortcuts**
4. **Create Custom Bindings**
5. **Document and Share**


See `{baseDir}/references/implementation.md` for detailed implementation guide.

## Output

- Customized keybindings.json
- Shortcut reference documentation
- Conflict-free keyboard mappings
- Team-standard shortcut configuration

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- [Windsurf Keyboard Shortcuts](https://docs.windsurf.ai/features/shortcuts)
- [Key Binding Reference](https://docs.windsurf.ai/reference/keybindings)
- [Ergonomic Shortcut Design](https://docs.windsurf.ai/guides/ergonomics)