Quick Reference
A collection of shortcuts, templates, and cheat sheets for working with Claude Code.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Activate Wispr Flow | FN + Space | FN + Space |
| New line in prompt | Shift + Enter | Shift + Enter |
| Submit prompt | Enter | Enter |
| Open settings | Cmd + , | Ctrl + , |
| Cycle permission modes | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
Permission Modes
| Mode | What It Does | Risk Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Before Edits | Asks permission for each change | Low | Learning, sensitive work |
| Plan Mode | Creates plan first, you approve | Low | Complex multi-step tasks |
| Bypass Permissions | Does everything automatically | Higher | Trusted, repetitive work |
The Super Prompt Template
[What I want done - be specific about the output]
Here's context: [paste file path]
Additional context: [paste another path if needed]
Write the output to: [paste output file path]
Make a comprehensive to-do list for yourself.
[Optional: Research online and include sources.]
Markdown Cheat Sheet
| What You Type | What You Get |
|---|---|
# Heading 1 | Big heading |
## Heading 2 | Medium heading |
### Heading 3 | Small heading |
**bold** | bold |
*italic* | italic |
- item | Bullet point |
1. item | Numbered list |
[text](url) | Hyperlink |
GitHub Quick Reference
| Action | Where to Click |
|---|---|
| See what changed | Left panel in GitHub Desktop |
| Commit changes | Bottom left: write message → "Commit to main" |
| Push to cloud | Top right: "Push origin" |
| Get latest from cloud | Top: "Fetch origin" → "Pull origin" |
| Undo a commit | History tab → Right-click → "Revert changes" |
Token Management
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Approaching 50% | Consider creating a handoff document |
| Warning appears | Create handoff, then compact or start fresh |
| Large files needed | Be selective—every file eats tokens |
| Long project | Use external files to preserve key context |
Common Prompts
Research
I need you to research [topic] and create a summary with key insights.
Here's what I know so far: [paste path]
Write to: [paste output path]
Make a to-do list and include sources.
From Transcript
Read this transcript: [paste path]
Give me:
- Summary (3-5 bullets)
- Action items with owners
- Key decisions made
Create Document
Create a [document type] about [topic].
Here's context: [paste path]
Write to: [paste output path]
Include: [list sections you want]
Iterate on Output
This is close, but:
- [What needs to change]
- [What's missing]
- [What should be different]
Update the document.
Course Structure Overview
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Getting Started | Setup, First Win, Agent Platform vs Consumer App |
| 2. Working in Claude Code | Prompting Guide, Token Window Management |
| 3. Building Your Toolkit | Skills & SOPs, Multi-Agent Patterns |
| 4. Connecting Claude Code | MCPs Overview, Teamwork, Fireflies |
| 5. Syncing Your Work | GitHub Basics |
| 6. Time to Cook | Research, Presentations, Transcripts |