OpenClaw Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete OpenClaw keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 14 shortcuts across 2 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.

Slash Commands (8)

ShortcutAction
/helpHelp
/statusStatus
/compactCompact
/modelSwitch model
/commandsList commands
/usageUsage
/restartRestart
/btwSide question

TUI/CLI Shortcuts (6)

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + LModel picker
Ctrl + CStop
openclaw onboardSetup
openclaw doctorDiagnose
openclaw tuiLaunch TUI
openclaw skills listList skills
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most useful OpenClaw keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential OpenClaw shortcuts are: /help (Help), /status (Status), /compact (Compact). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

How many keyboard shortcuts does OpenClaw have?

OpenClaw has 14 keyboard shortcuts across 2 categories on shortcut-tools.com.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in OpenClaw?

Simply press the key combination while OpenClaw is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

What is the OpenClaw shortcut for help?

The OpenClaw shortcut for help is /help.

What Slash Commands shortcuts does OpenClaw have?

OpenClaw includes 8 Slash Commands shortcuts, including /help (Help) and /status (Status). See the full list in the Slash Commands section above.

What TUI/CLI Shortcuts shortcuts does OpenClaw have?

OpenClaw includes 6 TUI/CLI Shortcuts shortcuts, including Ctrl + L (Model picker) and Ctrl + C (Stop). See the full list in the TUI/CLI Shortcuts section above.

Can I combine OpenClaw shortcuts with other tools?

Yes — use My Stack to combine OpenClaw shortcuts with any other platform on this site into one printable reference, which is useful if your daily workflow spans several tools.

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