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Feature Request: macOS CMD key support as alternative to CTRL shortcuts

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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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45/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
rust

Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing keyboard shortcut handling and configuration for platform-specific mappings; done means an optional macOS CMD mapping supports examples such as copy and paste without removing CTRL shortcuts on other platforms.

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Description

C-task E-help-wanted P-medium

Hi, would it be possible to add an option to remap keyboard shortcuts to use the CMD key on macOS instead of CTRL?

For example:
CMD+C instead of CTRL+C
CMD+V instead of CTRL+V

Ideally a toggle/option rather than a forced change, to keep compatibility for other platforms.
Thanks!

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