Complete OpenClaw keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 14 shortcuts across 2 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
OpenClaw 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 14 OpenClaw shortcuts across 2 categories: Slash Commands, TUI/CLI Shortcuts. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| /help | Help |
| /status | Status |
| /compact | Compact |
| /model | Switch model |
| /commands | List commands |
| /usage | Usage |
| /restart | Restart |
| /btw | Side question |
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + L | Model picker |
| Ctrl + C | Stop |
| openclaw onboard | Setup |
| openclaw doctor | Diagnose |
| openclaw tui | Launch TUI |
| openclaw skills list | List skills |
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.
OpenClaw has 14 keyboard shortcuts across 2 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
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.
The OpenClaw shortcut for help is /help.
Start with the essentials: Learn /help (Help) and /status (Status) 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 Slash 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.