Shortcut Manager
nicolashorizonAlso available on the Microsoft Store (EN/DE/FR/ES)
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Direct download note: If you install from this page, Windows may show security prompts about an unknown publisher.
Shortcut Manager — hotkeys without the hassle
Create system-wide shortcuts for apps, files, folders, and websites—no scripting required. Set them up once and use them from anywhere, in every app and window.
Also searched as: Shortcut Creator, Shortcut Generator, Hotkey Generator, Hotkey Manager, App/Program Launcher, Keyboard Shortcut Tool
Auch gesucht als (DE): Tastenkürzel-Manager, Shortcut-Ersteller, Hotkey-Generator, App-Starter, Programm-Starter
Why you’ll love it
- No scripts. No configs. Pick a target, press a key combo—done.
- Works everywhere. Your hotkeys are global and always available.
- Save time every day. One-time setup → instant navigation forever.
- Fast auto-start. Optionally launch with Windows so hotkeys are ready right after boot.
- Clean & simple. Minimal UI, zero learning curve.
- Multi-language. English · German · French · Spanish.
- Clean install/uninstall. Start-menu entry, optional desktop icon, full removal via uninstaller.
Use cases
- Open your editor with Ctrl+Alt+E
- Jump to a project folder with Ctrl+Shift+P
- Launch a website with Alt+W
What’s included
- Windows installer (64-bit)
- Quick start in the installer
- Future bug-fix updates for the 0.x series
Requirements
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Tip: Enable auto-start in the app so your hotkeys work immediately after startup.
Shortcut Manager is a lightweight Windows tray app that lets you launch apps, files, folders, and websites with custom keyboard shortcuts. No internet required, everything runs locally. Key features Create global hotkeys in seconds Targets: EXE, any file, folders, or URLs Optional Autostart so hotkeys are ready after boot Works on Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Clean uninstall (removes autostart entries) Fast vs Standard Autostart Fast (recommended): Uses Windows Task Scheduler to start the app at logon. Hotkeys are ready very quickly after boot. Standard: Uses the Startup folder. Starts a bit later (after Explorer loads). You can switch the mode anytime in the app. How to use (30-second setup) Install and launch Shortcut Manager. Click Add → choose File / Folder / URL / App. Pick your hotkey and Save. (Optional) Enable Autostart and choose Fast or Standard. Press your hotkey anywhere—your target opens instantly. Requirements Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) Standard user is fine; installer may request admin to register/unregister autostart cleanly. Privacy & Security No telemetry, no network calls. First run may show “Unknown publisher” (the app isn’t code-signed yet). Click More info → Run anyway. Uninstall Use Settings → Apps (or “Add/Remove Programs”) and uninstall Shortcut Manager. This removes the app and any autostart entries created by it.