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About HotkeyClash

HotkeyClash is a free and open-source macOS application designed to identify keyboard shortcut conflicts. It scans running applications, configuration files from tools like Karabiner-Elements and skhd, and macOS system shortcuts to pinpoint exactly where multiple key combinations overlap. This helps users understand why a shortcut might not be working as expected, eliminating the guesswork involved when various third-party apps and system settings claim the same key combination. The tool is built natively for macOS, ensuring a lightweight and efficient experience without relying on Electron or cloud services. It provides a clear, categorized view of conflicts, distinguishing between "definite conflicts" (two global hotkeys) and "potential conflicts" (a global hotkey overlapping an app's menu shortcut). HotkeyClash is ideal for power users, developers, and anyone running multiple automation or productivity tools on their Mac who frequently encounters unresponsive or unexpected keyboard shortcut behavior.