CheatSheet alternative
The hold-to-show workflow, rebuilt for modern macOS.
If CheatSheet was your reflex, cmdHalo keeps the familiar hold-to-show trigger and adds search, execution, and active support.
CheatSheet Users
CheatSheet stopped working. cmdHalo picks up where it left off.
CheatSheet was the go-to shortcut overlay for macOS — until it stopped receiving updates and broke on macOS 14. cmdHalo is the modern replacement built for current and future macOS releases.
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Same hold-to-show trigger you already know
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Live search to filter shortcuts instantly
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Execute actions directly from the overlay
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Terminal-aware command help
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Active development and macOS 14+ support
Comparison
How cmdHalo compares
A clear look at what each tool offers so you can pick the right fit.
| Feature | cmdHalo | CheatSheet | KeyCue | KeyClu | Paletro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | ✅ Active | ❌ Dead | ✅ Active | ✅ Active | ✅ Active |
| Price | €24.99 once | Free (was) | ~€20-30+ | Free | €6.99 |
| Live menu extraction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| In-overlay search | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Execute from overlay | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Terminal-aware | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Multiple triggers | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Minimal mode | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| macOS 14+ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model | Lifetime | N/A | Subscription | Free | One-time |
Pricing
One payment. Lifetime speed.
Less than a lunch. Lifetime speed.
cmdHalo
€24.99 one-time lifetime
- Lifetime license (2 Macs)
- Live app-aware shortcuts + system shortcuts
- Smart fuzzy search with typo tolerance
- Context-aware ranking adapts to your activity
- Coach mode: "Try ⌘S next time!" notifications
- Shortcut sequences (macros) for multi-step workflows
- Workflow profiles: Dev, Design, Writing, Browse
- Progress dashboard with mastery tracking
- Full overlay or minimal near-cursor mode
- Local-first privacy, no cloud dependency
Get cmdHalo for €24.99 lifetime
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FAQ
Objections answered in plain English
No jargon. Just what matters before you buy.
cmdHalo works with apps that expose standard macOS menus. For missing entries, local fallback data completes coverage.
It is required to detect trigger input and read the active app menu shortcuts. No keystroke logging or cloud sharing by default.
Yes for daily usage. Internet is only needed for license activation and update checks.
Yes. You can choose trigger modes, adjust timing, switch display styles, and tune appearance without touching a config file.
One personal license covers up to 2 Macs.
Yes. You get a 30-day money-back guarantee.
cmdHalo v2.0 includes intelligent features (smart search, coach mode, workflow profiles) that required months of R&D. The one-time price funds active macOS support and direct developer access, without forcing a subscription.
Need help? support@cmdhalo.app
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