PowerToys for Mac
The Shortcut Guide experience, rebuilt for the Mac keyboard.
cmdHalo brings the contextual discovery gesture Windows users love to macOS, with more speed and more precision.
Windows Switchers
The PowerToys Shortcut Guide experience, native on macOS.
If you relied on PowerToys Shortcut Guide on Windows, you know how useful a contextual shortcut overlay is. cmdHalo brings that same workflow to macOS — hold Command instead of the Win key.
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Contextual overlay for the active app
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Hold-to-show trigger (Command instead of Win)
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Search and execute — features PowerToys lacks
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Multiple trigger modes: hold, double-tap, hot corner
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
Stop searching. Start executing.
Turn keyboard shortcuts into execution speed, not cognitive overhead.