Keyboard shortcuts and the Command Palette
The handful of shortcuts worth learning, and how to find every other Bricklayer command without memorizing anything.
Updated November 8, 2026
You only need one shortcut to find everything else: the Command Palette.
The Command Palette
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on a Mac keyboard) and start typing. Every Bricklayer command starts with Bricklayer:, so typing "bricklayer" lists them all. You can also find commands on the Home panel, in view toolbars, and by right-clicking.
Shortcuts worth learning
| Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+I | Open Agent Chat / Choose AI Agent |
| F5 | Start Playtest |
| Shift+F5 | Stop Playtest |
| Ctrl+Shift+O | Find in Game Tree |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Command Palette |
Commands you will use most
- Bricklayer: Troubleshoot (Setup & Diagnostics): checks your whole setup and offers fixes.
- Bricklayer: Open Welcome: start a new game or open another one.
- Bricklayer: Save a Checkpoint: a restore point before risky changes.
- Bricklayer: Install Studio Plugin: reinstall the plugin if Studio lost it.
- Bricklayer: Check for Updates: see if a newer version is available.
The full list, grouped by what each command is for, is in the Editor command reference.
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