Cheat sheet guide
GitKraken shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 19 searchable GitKraken keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Repository Actions, Navigation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
General
6 shortcuts
Open command palette
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+PMac⌘PLinuxCtrl+P
Open repository
Ctrl+O
WinCtrl+OMac⌘OLinuxCtrl+O
New tab
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Close tab
Ctrl+W
WinCtrl+WMac⌘WLinuxCtrl+W
Open preferences
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Refresh / fetch
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Repository Actions
7 shortcuts
Commit staged files
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘ReturnLinuxCtrl+Enter
Stage all changes
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘⇧SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
Unstage all
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘⇧DLinuxCtrl+Shift+D
Discard all changes
Ctrl+Shift+Z
WinCtrl+Shift+ZMac⌘⇧ZLinuxCtrl+Shift+Z
Push
Ctrl+PthenP
WinCtrl+PthenPMac⌘PthenPLinuxCtrl+PthenP
Pull
Ctrl+Shift+H
WinCtrl+Shift+HMac⌘⇧HLinuxCtrl+Shift+H
Undo last commit
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrl+Z
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Focus left panel
Ctrl+Shift+L
WinCtrl+Shift+LMac⌘⇧LLinuxCtrl+Shift+L
Focus right panel
Ctrl+Shift+R(panel)
WinCtrl+Shift+R(panel)Mac⌘⇧R(panel)LinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Focus graph
Ctrl+Shift+G
WinCtrl+Shift+GMac⌘⇧GLinuxCtrl+Shift+G
Search commits
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Zoom in (graph)
Ctrl+=
WinCtrl+=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl+=
Zoom out (graph)
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl+-
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find GitKraken shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as open command palette.
Can I print this GitKraken shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for GitKraken?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Open command palette is Ctrl+P on Windows and ⌘P on macOS where available.
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