Complete Cline keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 5 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
Cline is a popular AI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 5 Cline shortcuts across 1 categories: VS Code Commands. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + P → Cline | Open Cline |
| Ctrl + Shift + A | Cline panel |
| Enter | Send message |
| Tab | Approve changes |
| Esc | Cancel |
The most essential Cline shortcuts are: Ctrl + Shift + P → Cline (Open Cline), Ctrl + Shift + A (Cline panel), Enter (Send message). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
Cline has 5 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while Cline is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The Cline shortcut for open cline is Ctrl + Shift + P → Cline.
Start with the essentials: Learn Ctrl + Shift + P → Cline (Open Cline) and Ctrl + Shift + A (Cline panel) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the VS Code Commands category first.
AI workflow tip: Combine keyboard shortcuts with prompt templates to create a fast, repeatable workflow. Save your best prompts and trigger them instantly.