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Loom LDAP Browser uses vim-style navigation by default, with support for arrow keys and function keys. Most global keybindings are configurable via the [keybindings] section in config.toml.

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Configurable Global Keybindings

These keybindings can be customized in the [keybindings] section of your configuration file. 
[keybindings]
quit = "Ctrl+q"
force_quit = "Ctrl+c"
focus_next = "Tab"
focus_prev = "Shift+Tab"
show_connect_dialog = "F2"
search = "F9"
show_export_dialog = "F4"
show_bulk_update = "F8"
show_schema_viewer = "F6"
show_help = "F5"
toggle_log_panel = "F7"
save_connection = "F10"
switch_to_profiles = "F1"
next_tab = "Ctrl+Right"
prev_tab = "Ctrl+Left"
close_tab = "Ctrl+w"
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quit
string
default:"Ctrl+q"
Quit the application (with confirmation if there are unsaved changes).
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force_quit
string
default:"Ctrl+c"
Force quit immediately without confirmation.
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focus_next
string
default:"Tab"
Move focus to the next panel.
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focus_prev
string
default:"Shift+Tab"
Move focus to the previous panel.
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show_connect_dialog
string
default:"F2"
Open the connection dialog to create a new connection or select from saved profiles.
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search
string
default:"F9"
Focus the search input bar to enter an LDAP filter query.
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show_export_dialog
string
default:"F4"
Open the export dialog to export entries to LDIF, JSON, CSV, or XLSX.
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show_bulk_update
string
default:"F8"
Open the bulk update dialog to modify multiple entries matching a filter.
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show_schema_viewer
string
default:"F6"
Open the schema viewer to browse object classes and attribute types.
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show_help
string
default:"F5"
Show the help overlay with keyboard shortcuts and tips.
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toggle_log_panel
string
default:"F7"
Toggle the log panel visibility.
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save_connection
string
default:"F10"
Save the current connection as a profile in the configuration file.
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switch_to_profiles
string
default:"F1"
Switch to the profiles layout to manage saved connection profiles.
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next_tab
string
default:"Ctrl+Right"
Switch to the next connection tab.
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prev_tab
string
default:"Ctrl+Left"
Switch to the previous connection tab.
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close_tab
string
default:"Ctrl+w"
Close the current connection tab.

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Additional Global Keys

These global keys are currently not configurable:
KeyAction
?Show help overlay (alternative to F5)
/Focus search input (alternative to F9)
F3Show about dialog
gtNext tab (vim-style, alternative to Ctrl+Right)
gTPrevious tab (vim-style, alternative to Ctrl+Left)

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Tree Panel

Keybindings when the tree panel (directory browser) has focus.
KeyAction
j / DownMove down to the next entry
k / UpMove up to the previous entry
l / Right / EnterExpand node or select entry
h / LeftCollapse node
aCreate a new child entry under the selected node
d / DeleteDelete the selected entry (with confirmation)
SpaceOpen context menu

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Detail Panel

Keybindings when the detail panel (attribute viewer) has focus.
KeyAction
j / DownMove down to the next attribute
k / UpMove up to the previous attribute
e / EnterEdit the selected attribute value
aAdd a new attribute to the entry
+Add another value to a multi-valued attribute
d / DeleteDelete the selected attribute value (with confirmation)
nCreate a new child entry under the current entry
xDelete the current entry (with confirmation)
rRefresh the entry from the server
SpaceOpen context menu

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Profiles Tree

Keybindings when browsing connection profiles in the profiles layout.
KeyAction
j / DownMove down
k / UpMove up
l / RightExpand folder or view profile details
h / LeftCollapse folder
eEdit or view the selected profile
cConnect to the selected profile
nCreate a new profile
d / DeleteDelete the selected profile (with confirmation)
xExport selected profiles to a file
iImport profiles from a file
SpaceOpen context menu

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Connection Form

Keybindings in the connection form dialog (create/edit profile).
KeyActionMode
TabMove to next fieldAll
Shift+TabMove to previous fieldAll
eEnter edit modeView mode
cConnect to this profileView mode
F2Cycle TLS mode (auto → ldaps → starttls → none)Edit mode
F3Cycle credential method (prompt → command → keychain → vault)Edit mode
F10 / Ctrl+EnterSave profileEdit mode
EscCancel editing and closeEdit mode

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Search Results

Keybindings in the search results popup overlay.
KeyAction
j / DownMove down
k / UpMove up
PageDownJump 10 results down
PageUpJump 10 results up
Home / gJump to first result
End / GJump to last result
EnterNavigate to the selected entry in the tree
Esc / qClose search results

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Export Dialog

Keybindings in the export dialog.
KeyAction
Tab / Shift+TabNavigate fields
F2Cycle export format (LDIF → JSON → CSV → XLSX)
EnterExecute export
EscCancel and close

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Bulk Update Dialog

Keybindings in the bulk update dialog.
KeyAction
Tab / Shift+TabNavigate fields
F2Cycle operation type (Replace → Add → Delete)
EnterExecute bulk update
EscCancel and close

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Schema Viewer

Keybindings in the schema viewer.
KeyAction
j / DownScroll down
k / UpScroll up
TabSwitch between Object Classes and Attribute Types tabs
/Filter by name
Esc / qClose schema viewer

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Log Panel

Keybindings in the log panel.
KeyAction
j / DownScroll down
k / UpScroll up
g / HomeJump to top
G / EndJump to bottom
Esc / qClose log panel

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Confirmation Dialog

Keybindings in yes/no confirmation dialogs.
KeyAction
yYes (confirm action)
n / EscNo (cancel action)
h / LeftMove to “Yes” button
l / RightMove to “No” button
EnterExecute selected option

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Key Format

When configuring keybindings, use the following format:
  • Single keys: "q", "a", "?", "/"
  • Function keys: "F1", "F2", "F10"
  • Modifiers: "Ctrl+q", "Alt+t", "Shift+Tab"
  • Special keys: "Tab", "Enter", "Esc", "Space", "Delete"
  • Arrows: "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right"
  • Combined: "Ctrl+Shift+F5", "Alt+Enter"
Key names are case-sensitive. Use "Ctrl" not "ctrl", "Shift" not "shift".

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Vim-Style Navigation

Loom LDAP Browser follows vim conventions for navigation:
  • h j k l - Left, down, up, right
  • g / G - Top / bottom
  • gt / gT - Next / previous tab
  • / - Search
  • ? - Help
Arrow keys and function keys work alongside vim keys for users who prefer standard keyboard navigation.

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