Control Your Time Tracking Without Lifting Your Hands
Global keyboard shortcuts, Siri voice commands, and Apple Shortcuts integration let you control every aspect of Chronoid from anywhere on your Mac. Built for power users who value speed and efficiency.
How Shortcuts & Automation Work
Set Up Your Shortcuts
Configure global keyboard shortcuts in Chronoid's settings. Assign hotkeys for common actions like starting/stopping tracking or opening the dashboard.
Use From Any App
Global shortcuts work from any application. Trigger Chronoid actions without switching windows or clicking the menu bar icon.
Build Automations
Use Apple Shortcuts to create custom workflows. Chain Chronoid actions with other apps for powerful automations triggered by voice, schedule, or event.
Key Benefits
Global Keyboard Shortcuts
Trigger Chronoid from any app with customizable hotkeys. Open the main window, toggle tracking, start a Pomodoro session, or switch projects — all without leaving your current task.
Siri Integration
Use Siri voice commands to interact with Chronoid. Ask Siri to check your tracked time, start or stop tracking, or get a quick summary of your day — hands-free.
Apple Shortcuts App
Chronoid exposes actions to the Shortcuts app. Build custom workflows that combine time tracking with calendar events, reminders, or other apps on your Mac.
Quick Navigation
Jump to any section of Chronoid instantly with keyboard shortcuts. Navigate between timeline, dashboard, projects, and settings without using the mouse.
Automation Examples
"Hey Siri, how much did I work today?"
Get a quick summary of your tracked hours without opening the app.
Morning routine: start tracking + open calendar + launch IDE
Chain Chronoid with other apps in a single automation flow.
Press ⌘+Shift+T to toggle the Chronoid window
Quick-access your time data from any app with a global shortcut.
End of day: export time log + send daily summary to Slack
Automate your end-of-day reporting with a scheduled shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which keyboard shortcuts can I customize?
You can customize global shortcuts for opening Chronoid, toggling tracking, starting/stopping Pomodoro sessions, and navigating between main views. All shortcuts are configurable in settings.
What Siri commands does Chronoid support?
Chronoid registers Siri Intents for checking tracked time, starting and stopping tracking. You can invoke these through Siri voice commands or use them as building blocks in Apple Shortcuts.
What actions are available in the Shortcuts app?
Chronoid provides Shortcuts actions for starting and stopping tracking, checking today's tracked time, and toggling Pomodoro sessions. These can be combined with any other Shortcuts actions for powerful automations.
Work faster with shortcuts
Try Chronoid free for 14 days. No credit card required. Configure shortcuts once and supercharge your workflow.