## What is Hyperkey [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=0s) - HyperKey is a third-party utility that creates a new modifier key by combining command, control, option, and shift into one key, allowing users to set up new keyboard shortcuts for apps and system level features without conflicting with existing shortcuts [(00:00:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=10s). - The idea behind HyperKey is based on the fact that very few keyboard shortcuts use all four modifier keys, so when a new keyboard shortcut is set up with HyperKey, it is equivalent to holding down Command, Control, Option, and Shift, and then pressing the desired letter, number, or symbol [(00:00:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=18s). - HyperKey can replace a existing key on the keyboard, with the Caps Lock button being the most common replacement, due to its perceived uselessness and convenient position, although other keys like the right shift key can also be used as a replacement [(00:00:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=52s). - When set up, HyperKey allows users to hold down one key to select all four modifier keys at the system level, making it easier to use new keyboard shortcuts without having to physically hold down multiple keys [(00:00:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=43s). - The HyperKey setup can be customized using different software, and users can choose which key to replace with HyperKey, with some people opting to replace the Caps Lock key due to its infrequent use and strategic position on the keyboard [(00:01:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=62s). ## Apps to Setup Hyperkey [(00:01:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=76s) - There are several apps available to set up a hyper key, including a free app called HyperKey, a paid upgrade called SuperKey, and other applications like BetterTouchTool and Raycast, which can be used to create a custom hyper key combination [(00:01:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=76s). - To set up a hyper key using Raycast, users need to go into the advanced settings, scroll down to Hyperkey, and select Caps Lock, with the option to include the shift key for added functionality [(00:01:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=109s). - The hyper key is useful for creating new keyboard shortcuts and modifying existing ones that are difficult to remember, making it a versatile tool for customizing keyboard shortcuts [(00:01:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=117s). - Todoist, a task management app, has a feature called Quick Add that can be triggered using a keyboard shortcut, which can be customized to use the hyper key for easier access [(00:02:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=138s). - By using the hyper key, users can create custom shortcuts, such as hyper key T for tasks or hyper key C for calendar, making it easy to remember and access frequently used features [(00:02:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=171s). - BusyCal, a calendar app, also supports custom keyboard shortcuts using the hyper key, allowing users to toggle the menu bar app and view their schedule and tasks in one place [(00:03:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=222s). - The hyper key can be used to integrate multiple apps and services, such as Todoist and Google Calendar, providing a convenient way to access and manage tasks and calendar events [(00:03:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=230s). ## Sponsor [(00:04:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=260s) - The video is sponsored by Gatrion, and their product, the Gatrion desktop charging station 12 and 1, is a modular charging station that comes with eight power outlets, providing full surge protection, and can be used to plug in multiple devices [(00:04:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=260s). - The charging station has modular chargers that can be plugged into the outlets, with the current unit supporting 35 watt charging, but the final version will support up to 40 watts of GaN charging, and it also comes with a retractable 31.5 inch USB-C cable and a USB-C port [(00:04:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=281s). - The desktop charging station supports up to four modular chargers, which can be swapped around based on individual needs, and there are different versions available for USB-C, lightning, and micro USB support [(00:05:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=317s). - The retracting cable system has been tested for durability with over 5,000 retractions, and the USB-C cable has been tested over 10,000 times for its magnetic connection, ensuring a reliable charging experience [(00:05:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=342s). - The Gatrion 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station can provide up to 12 ports when filled with modular chargers, allowing for simultaneous charging of multiple devices, making it a great solution for charging various gadgets [(00:05:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=355s). - The product is still in active development and will continue to be upgraded, with links to more information available in the description below, where viewers can check out the Gtrion 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station [(00:06:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=367s). ## Raycast Hyperkey Setup [(00:06:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=381s) - A few hyperkey shortcuts have been set up with Raycast, including hyper key N to trigger a new note in Obsidian and hyper key D to append text to the scratch pad section in the daily note [(00:06:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=400s). - The hyper key V is used to bring up the clipboard history, which has a great clipboard manager for recalling any text that has been copied [(00:06:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=414s). - HyperKey B is set up to save the current tab into raindrop.io, a handy shortcut for quickly saving articles, gear, and other items to check out later [(00:07:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=428s). - Any command in Raycast, whether it is for a first or third-party extension, can be set up with a keyboard shortcut to trigger it, making it an excellent way to use HyperKey [(00:07:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=441s). - The use of hyperkey shortcuts with Raycast allows for efficient and quick access to various functions, such as creating new notes, appending text, and saving tabs, making it a useful customization tool [(00:06:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=381s). ## Supercharge and Hyperkey [(00:07:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=448s) - Supercharge is a tool for making tweaks and adding shortcuts to various Mac OS features, including a tab for triggering actions with custom keyboard shortcuts, and it can be used to launch Finder, which can be assigned to a custom keyboard shortcut such as HyperKey F [(00:07:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=448s). - A custom keyboard shortcut, such as HyperKey backslash, can be set up to clear all notifications from the notification center, a feature inspired by Matt Birchler [(00:07:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=474s). - The passwords app has a menu bar app that can be enabled, and Supercharge can be used to set up a keyboard shortcut, such as HyperKey P, to toggle this menu bar app [(00:08:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=484s). - A custom keyboard shortcut, such as HyperKey E, can be set up to eject all external drives and media cards, which is particularly useful for managing SD cards and CF express cards [(00:08:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=493s). ## Final Cut Pro and Hyperkey [(00:08:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=504s) - Final Cut Pro allows users to customize keyboard shortcuts for various actions, including reversing clips, slowing down footage, and adjusting video quality, which can be accessed by going into the menu, selecting Command Sets, and choosing Customize [(00:08:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=510s). - A Hyper-Key shortcut can be set up to reverse clips, which is particularly useful for sweeping B-roll shots that are often slowed down to real-time or below, and keyboard shortcuts can also be created for slowing down clips to specific percentages of their original speed [(00:08:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=516s). - To generate extra frames when slowing down footage, a retime video quality shortcut can be set up using the machine learning option, which is useful when working with high-frame-rate clips that need to be slowed down significantly [(00:09:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=547s). - To streamline the workflow, Keyboard Maestro can be used to create scripts that trigger multiple actions with a single Hyper-Key shortcut, such as slowing down footage, adjusting video quality, and stabilizing the clip, which can save a significant amount of time in video editing projects [(00:09:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=585s). - Hyper-Key shortcuts can be customized to trigger specific Keyboard Maestro scripts, such as Hyper-Key 1, 2, and 3, which can be used to slow down footage to different frame rates, adjust video quality, and stabilize the clip, making it easier to repeat common tasks in the editing process [(00:10:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=600s). - By using Keyboard Maestro to combine multiple actions into a single shortcut, users can simplify their workflow and increase productivity, which can be applied to various tasks beyond video editing, such as automating repetitive tasks in other applications [(00:10:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=635s). ## Keyboard Maestro [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=652s) - A Keyboard Maestro script is utilized as part of the startup process, which launches multiple apps and organizes them into their respective spaces using AppleScript, and this process is triggered by the HyperKey O [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=652s). - The script launches apps in three different spaces, with specific apps assigned to each space, and it also uses if-else statements to determine which USB devices are connected, allowing it to match the wallpaper to the connected keyboard's color [(00:11:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=674s). - The script changes the wallpaper for each space to match the color of the connected keyboard by selecting a wallpaper from the available packs that matches the keyboard's color [(00:11:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=683s). - Another script is set up to quit all apps except the active one, allowing for focus on a specific task without distractions, and this script is triggered by the HyperKey Q [(00:11:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=710s). - The ability to customize the setup with Keyboard Maestro and HyperKey allows for increased productivity and a personalized workflow, with features such as automated app launching and wallpaper changing based on the connected keyboard [(00:10:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=659s). ## Shortcuts [(00:12:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=722s) - The Mac has an advantage over the iPad when it comes to using shortcut automations, specifically the ability to set up keyboard triggers for shortcuts, which is a significant benefit for active app usage [(00:12:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=722s). - A keyboard trigger can be set up for a specific shortcut, such as the mode cut shortcut, which can be triggered by the hyper key M, allowing for efficient execution of the shortcut [(00:12:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=740s). - The mode cut shortcut is a custom shortcut that streamlines work by prompting the user to pick a type of work, setting the appropriate focus, and triggering other shortcut actions [(00:12:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=747s). - It is highly recommended to set up keyboard shortcuts for the most frequently used shortcuts in shortcut automations to enhance productivity [(00:12:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=753s). ## Wrap Up [(00:12:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=759s) - The current HyperKey setup is subject to evolution over time, with potential changes and additions being made [(00:12:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=759s). - Users are encouraged to share their own experiences with HyperKey, including how they are currently using it and what shortcuts they plan to set up if they are new to the tool [(00:12:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=769s). - Viewers are invited to engage with the content by liking the video, subscribing, and sharing their thoughts on using HyperKey in the comments below [(00:13:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg&t=781s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq7zyd2eZPg?si=72IC1SUNbbwwaWpg)