Every shortcut.
One floating widget.
A click-to-fire, always-on-top command pad packed with the shortcuts you already use — plus your own.
No signup required to download · Pro features unlock with a free account
Built for muscle memory.
Preloaded library
Hundreds of shortcuts for Windows and Mac, ready to fire on click.
Your own commands
Add the keys you actually use — Photoshop, Excel, your IDE — on a custom tab.
Always on top
Drag it anywhere. Hide when you don't need it. One key away from invisible.
How it works
Three clicks to flow state.
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Download
Tiny installer, signed for Win and Mac. No account needed.
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Pick your apps
Tabs auto-suggest based on what's running. Or build your own.
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Click. Done.
Hover over the widget, click the shortcut, get back to work.
Stop hunting menus.
Start hovering.
Frequently asked.
›What is Hover CTRL?
Hover CTRL is a free always-on-top desktop widget that fires keyboard shortcuts you click, so you never hunt through menus again. It ships with hundreds of preloaded Windows and macOS shortcuts and lets you add your own.
›Does Hover CTRL work on Windows, Mac, and Linux?
Yes. Native builds are available for Windows 10 or newer (64-bit), macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux x64.
›How do I toggle the widget?
Press Ctrl+Shift+H on Windows and Linux, or Cmd+Shift+H on macOS, from anywhere to show or hide the widget. You can also drag it to any spot on the screen.
›Is Hover CTRL free?
Yes. The desktop widget is free to download with no signup required. Pro features and white-label options unlock with a paid plan.
›Can I add my own shortcuts?
Yes. Any shortcut for any app — Photoshop, Excel, your IDE — can be added on a Custom tab.
›Is there an embeddable web widget?
Yes. A one-line script embeds the widget on any site (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, plain HTML). See the install docs at /docs/install.