---
id: TASK-032
title: 'TUI: Quick-add shortcuts for task and scratch note'
status: To Do
assignee: []
created_date: '2026-06-12 04:21'
labels:
  - tui
  - feature
dependencies: []
priority: medium
ordinal: 32000
---

## Description

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Creating a Things task or scratch note currently requires opening the kk overlay, filtering to the entry, then dealing with an input prompt — 3 interactions. Add direct single-key shortcuts that jump straight to the input.

Proposed bindings:
- `n` → native `KkInputScreen("new task", "task title…")` → runs `task <title>` (Things 3 task creation)
- `S` (Shift+s) → native `KkInputScreen("scratch", "what's on your mind?")` → runs the existing `_scratch_cmd()`

These bypass the kk menu entirely. They use the existing `KkInputScreen` modal and `run_command()` worker.

Check that `n` and `S` don't conflict with any existing global bindings before landing.
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## Acceptance Criteria
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- [ ] #1 n key opens a native text prompt and creates a Things task on submit
- [ ] #2 Shift+S opens a native text prompt and appends a timestamped scratch note
- [ ] #3 Both bindings work from any page
- [ ] #4 Empty submit is a no-op (no command run)
- [ ] #5 Confirmation toast on success
- [ ] #6 Bindings shown in Footer or help overlay
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