---
name: "keylaunch"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "keylaunch"
version: "1.3.9+b2"
release: "Debian 11 (Bullseye)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/keylaunch"
---

# keylaunch(1)

A utility for binding commands to a hot key.

## NAME

keylaunch - A utility for binding commands to a hot key.

## SYNTAX

keylaunch \[*no options*\] \<*no arguments*\>

## DESCRIPTION

KeyLaunch is a utility for binding commands to a hot key. See the example rc file for information

## FILES

*$HOME/.keylaunchrc*

## EXAMPLES

To use keylaunch add it to your .xinitrc

Keylaunch reads a users .keylaunchrc file

## AUTHORS

Brandon L. Griffith \<brandon@debian.org\>\
 This manual page was written for Debian GNU/Linux by the above mentioned name.\
 Keylaunch was written by Ken Lynch

## SEE ALSO

[desklaunch(1)](/desklaunch/1.md) [deskmenu(1)](/deskmenu/1.md) [oroborus(1)](/oroborus/1.md)