Power User Shortcuts for ChatGPT Apps: Productivity Guide
Master advanced productivity features that transform ChatGPT app creation from hours to minutes. Power users leverage keyboard shortcuts, slash commands, quick actions, and automation to build apps 10x faster than traditional methods.
This comprehensive guide reveals insider shortcuts, hidden features, and advanced techniques that separate casual users from ChatGPT app power users. Whether you're building your first app or your hundredth, these productivity hacks will dramatically accelerate your workflow.
Table of Contents
- Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
- Slash Commands Reference
- Quick Actions for Rapid Development
- Saved Templates and Macros
- Batch Operations
- Code Examples
- Advanced Productivity Techniques
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are the foundation of power user productivity. Instead of clicking through menus and buttons, execute commands instantly with simple key combinations.
Navigation Shortcuts
Global Navigation:
Ctrl/Cmd + K- Open command paletteCtrl/Cmd + P- Quick file searchCtrl/Cmd + Shift + F- Global searchCtrl/Cmd + B- Toggle sidebarCtrl/Cmd + \- Split editor view
App Builder Shortcuts:
Ctrl/Cmd + N- New app from templateCtrl/Cmd + S- Save app changesCtrl/Cmd + Shift + S- Save as new versionCtrl/Cmd + D- Duplicate current appCtrl/Cmd + E- Export app to ChatGPT Store
Editor Shortcuts:
Ctrl/Cmd + Z- Undo last changeCtrl/Cmd + Shift + Z- RedoCtrl/Cmd + C- Copy componentCtrl/Cmd + V- Paste componentCtrl/Cmd + X- Cut componentAlt + Arrow Up/Down- Move component up/down
Development Shortcuts
Testing & Preview:
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P- Preview appCtrl/Cmd + Shift + T- Run test suiteCtrl/Cmd + Shift + D- Debug modeF5- Refresh previewCtrl/Cmd + Shift + R- Hard refresh (clear cache)
Deployment Shortcuts:
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B- Build production bundleCtrl/Cmd + Shift + U- Upload to ChatGPT StoreCtrl/Cmd + Shift + V- Version managementCtrl/Cmd + Shift + L- View deployment logs
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Slash Commands Reference
Slash commands provide a conversational interface for executing complex operations. Type / in the AI editor to access 50+ commands that automate repetitive tasks.
App Creation Commands
Quick Start:
/new fitness-booking-app
# Creates new app from fitness studio template
/duplicate current-app "New App Name"
# Duplicates current app with new name
/template restaurant-reservation
# Loads restaurant reservation template
AI Generation:
/generate app "dental clinic appointment scheduling"
# AI generates complete app from description
/enhance current-app "add payment processing"
# Adds new feature to existing app
/optimize performance
# AI optimizes app for speed and efficiency
Configuration Commands
Settings Management:
/config branding
# Opens branding configuration
/set domain custom-domain.com
# Configures custom domain
/env production
# Switches to production environment
/api-key generate stripe
# Generates new API integration key
Feature Toggles:
/enable analytics
# Enables analytics tracking
/disable email-notifications
# Disables email notifications
/feature-flag oauth on
# Toggles OAuth authentication
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Data & Content Commands
Content Management:
/import csv customer-data.csv
# Imports CSV data
/export json current-app-config
# Exports app configuration
/seed sample-data
# Populates app with sample data
/clear cache
# Clears application cache
Schema & Database:
/schema create customers name:string email:string phone:string
# Creates new data schema
/migrate database
# Runs database migration
/backup create daily-backup
# Creates database backup
Quick Actions for Rapid Development
Quick actions are pre-configured workflows that execute multi-step processes with a single click or command. These automation features eliminate repetitive tasks and reduce development time by 70%.
One-Click Deployments
Deploy Anywhere:
- ChatGPT Store Deploy -
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C- Submit app to ChatGPT Store with pre-configured metadata - Web Deploy -
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + W- Deploy to custom domain in 30 seconds - Dual Deploy -
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A- Deploy to both ChatGPT Store and web simultaneously
Version Control:
- Instant Rollback -
/rollback v1.2.3- Revert to previous version - Version Compare -
/compare v1.2.3 v1.2.4- View changes between versions - Auto-Version - Automatically increment version numbers on deployment
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Template Quick Actions
Industry Templates:
// Quick action: Apply fitness studio template
{
"action": "apply_template",
"template": "fitness-studio",
"customizations": {
"branding": "auto-detect",
"features": ["class-booking", "membership", "payments"],
"integrations": ["mindbody", "stripe"]
}
}
Customization Presets:
- Brand Auto-Apply - Automatically applies your brand colors, logo, and typography
- Feature Bundles - Enable related features in one click (e.g., "E-commerce Bundle" adds products, cart, checkout, payments)
- Integration Packs - Pre-configured API integrations for popular services
AI Quick Actions
Intelligent Automation:
/ai optimize-seo
# AI analyzes and improves app SEO
/ai accessibility-audit
# AI checks WCAG compliance and fixes issues
/ai performance-tune
# AI optimizes load times and Core Web Vitals
/ai security-scan
# AI performs security vulnerability assessment
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Saved Templates and Macros
Templates and macros are reusable code snippets and workflows that eliminate repetitive coding. Power users build libraries of custom templates that reduce development time by 80%.
Custom Component Templates
Reusable UI Components:
// Template: Contact Form Component
const contactFormTemplate = {
name: "ContactForm",
type: "form",
fields: [
{ name: "name", type: "text", required: true, validation: "min:2,max:50" },
{ name: "email", type: "email", required: true, validation: "email" },
{ name: "phone", type: "tel", required: false, validation: "phone" },
{ name: "message", type: "textarea", required: true, validation: "min:10,max:500" }
],
actions: [
{
type: "submit",
handler: "sendEmail",
successMessage: "Thank you! We'll respond within 24 hours.",
errorMessage: "Failed to send message. Please try again."
}
],
integrations: {
emailService: "azure-communication-services",
analytics: "firebase-analytics",
spam: "recaptcha-v3"
}
};
// Usage: /insert-template contact-form
Business Logic Templates:
// Template: Appointment Scheduling Logic
const appointmentSchedulerTemplate = {
name: "AppointmentScheduler",
type: "business-logic",
workflow: [
{ step: "check-availability", handler: "checkCalendar" },
{ step: "validate-booking", handler: "validateTimeSlot" },
{ step: "create-booking", handler: "createBooking" },
{ step: "send-confirmation", handler: "sendConfirmationEmail" },
{ step: "add-calendar", handler: "addToGoogleCalendar" }
],
integrations: {
calendar: "google-calendar-api",
email: "sendgrid",
sms: "twilio"
},
errorHandling: {
retryAttempts: 3,
fallback: "queueForManualReview"
}
};
// Usage: /macro appointment-scheduler
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Workflow Macros
Multi-Step Automation:
// Macro: Complete App Setup Workflow
const appSetupMacro = {
name: "CompleteAppSetup",
description: "Full app configuration from zero to production",
steps: [
{
action: "create-app",
params: { template: "selected-template" }
},
{
action: "apply-branding",
params: { autoDetect: true }
},
{
action: "configure-integrations",
params: {
stripe: { autoSetup: true },
analytics: { provider: "google-analytics-4" },
email: { provider: "azure-communication-services" }
}
},
{
action: "setup-domain",
params: { subdomain: "auto-generate" }
},
{
action: "run-tests",
params: { suite: "pre-deployment" }
},
{
action: "deploy",
params: { target: "chatgpt-store", environment: "production" }
}
],
estimatedTime: "120 seconds",
rollbackOnError: true
};
// Usage: /run-macro complete-app-setup
Custom Macro Builder:
// Create reusable macros for repetitive workflows
const macroBuilder = {
createMacro: function(name, steps) {
return {
name: name,
steps: steps,
metadata: {
created: new Date().toISOString(),
author: "current-user",
version: "1.0.0"
},
execute: async function() {
for (const step of this.steps) {
await executeAction(step.action, step.params);
}
}
};
},
saveMacro: function(macro) {
localStorage.setItem(`macro-${macro.name}`, JSON.stringify(macro));
},
loadMacro: function(name) {
return JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(`macro-${name}`));
}
};
// Usage: Create once, reuse forever
const myMacro = macroBuilder.createMacro("DailyDeployment", [
{ action: "pull-latest-code", params: {} },
{ action: "run-tests", params: { suite: "full" } },
{ action: "build-production", params: {} },
{ action: "deploy", params: { environment: "production" } }
]);
macroBuilder.saveMacro(myMacro);
// Run with: /run-macro DailyDeployment
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Batch Operations
Batch operations allow you to perform actions on multiple apps, components, or resources simultaneously. This is essential for agencies managing dozens of client apps or enterprises deploying at scale.
Multi-App Management
Bulk Updates:
// Batch Operation: Update Multiple Apps
const batchUpdateApps = async (appIds, updates) => {
const results = {
success: [],
failed: [],
total: appIds.length
};
for (const appId of appIds) {
try {
const app = await getApp(appId);
const updatedApp = { ...app, ...updates };
await saveApp(appId, updatedApp);
results.success.push(appId);
console.log(`✅ Updated app: ${app.name}`);
} catch (error) {
results.failed.push({ appId, error: error.message });
console.error(`❌ Failed to update app ${appId}: ${error.message}`);
}
}
return results;
};
// Usage: Update branding across all apps
const apps = ['app-1', 'app-2', 'app-3', 'app-4', 'app-5'];
const brandUpdates = {
colors: { primary: '#D4AF37', secondary: '#0A0E27' },
logo: 'https://cdn.example.com/new-logo.png',
typography: { fontFamily: 'Inter' }
};
const result = await batchUpdateApps(apps, brandUpdates);
console.log(`Updated ${result.success.length}/${result.total} apps`);
Bulk Deployment:
// Batch Operation: Deploy Multiple Apps
const batchDeploy = async (appIds, deploymentConfig) => {
const deploymentQueue = appIds.map(appId => ({
appId,
status: 'pending',
startTime: null,
endTime: null,
url: null
}));
const deployConcurrently = async (app, index) => {
deploymentQueue[index].status = 'deploying';
deploymentQueue[index].startTime = new Date().toISOString();
try {
const result = await deployApp(app.appId, deploymentConfig);
deploymentQueue[index].status = 'success';
deploymentQueue[index].url = result.url;
} catch (error) {
deploymentQueue[index].status = 'failed';
deploymentQueue[index].error = error.message;
} finally {
deploymentQueue[index].endTime = new Date().toISOString();
}
};
// Deploy 5 apps concurrently
const concurrencyLimit = 5;
for (let i = 0; i < deploymentQueue.length; i += concurrencyLimit) {
const batch = deploymentQueue.slice(i, i + concurrencyLimit);
await Promise.all(batch.map((app, idx) => deployConcurrently(app, i + idx)));
}
return deploymentQueue;
};
// Usage: Deploy 20 apps to production
const appsToDeployment = Array.from({ length: 20 }, (_, i) => `app-${i + 1}`);
const deployConfig = { target: 'chatgpt-store', environment: 'production' };
const deploymentResults = await batchDeploy(appsToDeployment, deployConfig);
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Batch Testing & Quality Assurance
Automated Testing Suite:
// Batch Operation: Test Multiple Apps
const batchTestApps = async (appIds, testSuites) => {
const testResults = {
passed: [],
failed: [],
skipped: []
};
for (const appId of appIds) {
console.log(`🧪 Testing app: ${appId}`);
try {
const app = await getApp(appId);
for (const suite of testSuites) {
const result = await runTestSuite(app, suite);
if (result.status === 'passed') {
testResults.passed.push({ appId, suite: suite.name, score: result.score });
} else {
testResults.failed.push({ appId, suite: suite.name, errors: result.errors });
}
}
} catch (error) {
testResults.skipped.push({ appId, reason: error.message });
}
}
return {
summary: {
total: appIds.length,
passed: testResults.passed.length,
failed: testResults.failed.length,
skipped: testResults.skipped.length,
successRate: (testResults.passed.length / appIds.length * 100).toFixed(2) + '%'
},
details: testResults
};
};
// Usage: Run comprehensive tests on all apps
const testSuites = [
{ name: 'security', tests: ['xss', 'csrf', 'sql-injection', 'auth'] },
{ name: 'performance', tests: ['lcp', 'fid', 'cls', 'ttfb'] },
{ name: 'accessibility', tests: ['wcag-aa', 'aria', 'contrast', 'keyboard'] },
{ name: 'seo', tests: ['meta-tags', 'schema', 'sitemap', 'robots'] }
];
const allApps = await getAllAppIds();
const testReport = await batchTestApps(allApps, testSuites);
console.log(`✅ ${testReport.summary.successRate} apps passed all tests`);
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Batch Analytics & Reporting
Multi-App Analytics:
// Batch Operation: Generate Analytics Report
const batchAnalytics = async (appIds, dateRange) => {
const analyticsData = {
apps: [],
totals: {
users: 0,
sessions: 0,
conversions: 0,
revenue: 0
}
};
for (const appId of appIds) {
try {
const metrics = await getAnalytics(appId, dateRange);
analyticsData.apps.push({
appId,
name: metrics.appName,
users: metrics.users,
sessions: metrics.sessions,
conversions: metrics.conversions,
revenue: metrics.revenue,
conversionRate: (metrics.conversions / metrics.sessions * 100).toFixed(2) + '%'
});
analyticsData.totals.users += metrics.users;
analyticsData.totals.sessions += metrics.sessions;
analyticsData.totals.conversions += metrics.conversions;
analyticsData.totals.revenue += metrics.revenue;
} catch (error) {
console.error(`Failed to fetch analytics for ${appId}: ${error.message}`);
}
}
return analyticsData;
};
// Usage: Monthly analytics report for all apps
const dateRange = { start: '2026-12-01', end: '2026-12-31' };
const portfolioAnalytics = await batchAnalytics(allApps, dateRange);
console.log(`Total revenue across ${portfolioAnalytics.apps.length} apps: $${portfolioAnalytics.totals.revenue.toLocaleString()}`);
Code Examples
1. Shortcut Handler Implementation (120 lines)
/**
* Keyboard Shortcut Handler
* Manages global keyboard shortcuts for ChatGPT app builder
*/
class ShortcutHandler {
constructor() {
this.shortcuts = new Map();
this.enabled = true;
this.initialize();
}
initialize() {
// Navigation shortcuts
this.register('cmd+k', () => this.openCommandPalette());
this.register('cmd+p', () => this.quickFileSearch());
this.register('cmd+shift+f', () => this.globalSearch());
this.register('cmd+b', () => this.toggleSidebar());
// App management shortcuts
this.register('cmd+n', () => this.newApp());
this.register('cmd+s', () => this.saveApp());
this.register('cmd+shift+s', () => this.saveAsVersion());
this.register('cmd+d', () => this.duplicateApp());
this.register('cmd+e', () => this.exportApp());
// Editor shortcuts
this.register('cmd+z', () => this.undo());
this.register('cmd+shift+z', () => this.redo());
this.register('cmd+c', () => this.copyComponent());
this.register('cmd+v', () => this.pasteComponent());
this.register('cmd+x', () => this.cutComponent());
// Testing & deployment
this.register('cmd+shift+p', () => this.previewApp());
this.register('cmd+shift+t', () => this.runTests());
this.register('cmd+shift+b', () => this.buildProduction());
this.register('cmd+shift+u', () => this.uploadToChatGPT());
// Attach event listener
document.addEventListener('keydown', this.handleKeyPress.bind(this));
}
register(shortcut, handler) {
const normalized = this.normalizeShortcut(shortcut);
this.shortcuts.set(normalized, handler);
}
normalizeShortcut(shortcut) {
// Support both Ctrl (Windows/Linux) and Cmd (Mac)
return shortcut.toLowerCase()
.replace('ctrl', 'cmd')
.split('+')
.sort()
.join('+');
}
handleKeyPress(event) {
if (!this.enabled) return;
const keys = [];
if (event.metaKey || event.ctrlKey) keys.push('cmd');
if (event.shiftKey) keys.push('shift');
if (event.altKey) keys.push('alt');
const key = event.key.toLowerCase();
if (key !== 'control' && key !== 'shift' && key !== 'alt' && key !== 'meta') {
keys.push(key);
}
const shortcut = keys.sort().join('+');
const handler = this.shortcuts.get(shortcut);
if (handler) {
event.preventDefault();
handler();
}
}
// Command implementations
openCommandPalette() {
console.log('Opening command palette...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('open-command-palette'));
}
quickFileSearch() {
console.log('Opening quick file search...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('open-file-search'));
}
globalSearch() {
console.log('Opening global search...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('open-global-search'));
}
toggleSidebar() {
console.log('Toggling sidebar...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('toggle-sidebar'));
}
newApp() {
console.log('Creating new app...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('new-app'));
}
saveApp() {
console.log('Saving app...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('save-app'));
}
saveAsVersion() {
console.log('Saving as new version...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('save-as-version'));
}
duplicateApp() {
console.log('Duplicating app...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('duplicate-app'));
}
exportApp() {
console.log('Exporting app...');
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('export-app'));
}
enable() {
this.enabled = true;
}
disable() {
this.enabled = false;
}
destroy() {
document.removeEventListener('keydown', this.handleKeyPress);
this.shortcuts.clear();
}
}
// Usage
const shortcutHandler = new ShortcutHandler();
export default shortcutHandler;
2. Slash Command Parser (130 lines)
/**
* Slash Command Parser
* Parses and executes slash commands in AI editor
*/
class SlashCommandParser {
constructor() {
this.commands = new Map();
this.aliases = new Map();
this.registerCommands();
}
registerCommands() {
// App creation commands
this.register('new', this.createNewApp, 'Creates new app from template');
this.register('duplicate', this.duplicateApp, 'Duplicates existing app');
this.register('template', this.loadTemplate, 'Loads template');
this.register('generate', this.generateApp, 'AI generates app from description');
// Configuration commands
this.register('config', this.openConfig, 'Opens configuration');
this.register('set', this.setSetting, 'Sets configuration value');
this.register('env', this.switchEnvironment, 'Switches environment');
this.register('api-key', this.manageApiKey, 'Manages API keys');
// Feature commands
this.register('enable', this.enableFeature, 'Enables feature');
this.register('disable', this.disableFeature, 'Disables feature');
this.register('feature-flag', this.toggleFeature, 'Toggles feature flag');
// Data commands
this.register('import', this.importData, 'Imports data');
this.register('export', this.exportData, 'Exports data');
this.register('seed', this.seedData, 'Seeds sample data');
this.register('clear', this.clearCache, 'Clears cache');
// Schema commands
this.register('schema', this.manageSchema, 'Manages database schema');
this.register('migrate', this.runMigration, 'Runs database migration');
this.register('backup', this.createBackup, 'Creates backup');
// Aliases
this.alias('n', 'new');
this.alias('d', 'duplicate');
this.alias('t', 'template');
this.alias('g', 'generate');
}
register(command, handler, description) {
this.commands.set(command, { handler, description });
}
alias(shortcut, command) {
this.aliases.set(shortcut, command);
}
parse(input) {
// Remove leading slash
const cleanInput = input.trim().replace(/^\//, '');
// Split command and arguments
const parts = cleanInput.match(/(?:[^\s"]+|"[^"]*")+/g) || [];
if (parts.length === 0) return null;
let command = parts[0].toLowerCase();
const args = parts.slice(1).map(arg => arg.replace(/^"|"$/g, ''));
// Resolve aliases
if (this.aliases.has(command)) {
command = this.aliases.get(command);
}
return { command, args };
}
async execute(input) {
const parsed = this.parse(input);
if (!parsed) {
return { success: false, error: 'Invalid command' };
}
const { command, args } = parsed;
const commandData = this.commands.get(command);
if (!commandData) {
return {
success: false,
error: `Unknown command: ${command}`,
suggestion: this.suggestCommand(command)
};
}
try {
const result = await commandData.handler(args);
return { success: true, result };
} catch (error) {
return { success: false, error: error.message };
}
}
suggestCommand(input) {
const commands = Array.from(this.commands.keys());
const matches = commands.filter(cmd => cmd.startsWith(input));
return matches.length > 0 ? `Did you mean: ${matches.join(', ')}?` : null;
}
// Command implementations
async createNewApp(args) {
const template = args[0] || 'blank';
console.log(`Creating new app from template: ${template}`);
return { appId: 'new-app-123', template };
}
async duplicateApp(args) {
const [appId, newName] = args;
console.log(`Duplicating app ${appId} as "${newName}"`);
return { appId: 'duplicated-app-456', originalId: appId, name: newName };
}
async loadTemplate(args) {
const template = args[0];
console.log(`Loading template: ${template}`);
return { template, loaded: true };
}
async generateApp(args) {
const description = args.join(' ');
console.log(`AI generating app: ${description}`);
return { appId: 'generated-app-789', description };
}
async openConfig(args) {
const section = args[0] || 'general';
console.log(`Opening config section: ${section}`);
return { section, opened: true };
}
getHelp() {
const help = [];
for (const [command, data] of this.commands) {
help.push(`/${command} - ${data.description}`);
}
return help.join('\n');
}
}
// Usage
const parser = new SlashCommandParser();
export default parser;
3. Quick Actions Manager (110 lines)
/**
* Quick Actions Manager
* Manages pre-configured workflows and automation
*/
class QuickActionsManager {
constructor() {
this.actions = new Map();
this.registerActions();
}
registerActions() {
// Deployment actions
this.register({
id: 'deploy-chatgpt',
name: 'Deploy to ChatGPT Store',
shortcut: 'cmd+shift+c',
steps: [
{ action: 'validate-app', params: {} },
{ action: 'build-production', params: {} },
{ action: 'generate-metadata', params: { target: 'chatgpt-store' } },
{ action: 'upload-app', params: { target: 'chatgpt-store' } },
{ action: 'submit-review', params: {} }
]
});
this.register({
id: 'deploy-web',
name: 'Deploy to Web',
shortcut: 'cmd+shift+w',
steps: [
{ action: 'build-production', params: {} },
{ action: 'optimize-assets', params: {} },
{ action: 'deploy-hosting', params: { provider: 'firebase' } },
{ action: 'configure-domain', params: { type: 'custom' } }
]
});
// Template actions
this.register({
id: 'apply-brand',
name: 'Apply Brand Identity',
steps: [
{ action: 'detect-brand', params: { source: 'website' } },
{ action: 'extract-colors', params: {} },
{ action: 'extract-logo', params: {} },
{ action: 'extract-typography', params: {} },
{ action: 'apply-theme', params: {} }
]
});
// AI actions
this.register({
id: 'ai-optimize-seo',
name: 'AI SEO Optimization',
steps: [
{ action: 'analyze-content', params: {} },
{ action: 'generate-meta-tags', params: {} },
{ action: 'optimize-headings', params: {} },
{ action: 'add-schema-markup', params: {} },
{ action: 'generate-sitemap', params: {} }
]
});
}
register(action) {
this.actions.set(action.id, action);
}
async execute(actionId, context = {}) {
const action = this.actions.get(actionId);
if (!action) {
throw new Error(`Action not found: ${actionId}`);
}
console.log(`🚀 Executing quick action: ${action.name}`);
const results = [];
for (const step of action.steps) {
try {
console.log(` ⏳ ${step.action}...`);
const result = await this.executeStep(step, context);
results.push({ step: step.action, status: 'success', result });
console.log(` ✅ ${step.action} completed`);
} catch (error) {
console.error(` ❌ ${step.action} failed: ${error.message}`);
results.push({ step: step.action, status: 'failed', error: error.message });
throw error;
}
}
console.log(`✅ Quick action completed: ${action.name}`);
return results;
}
async executeStep(step, context) {
// Simulate step execution
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 500));
return { action: step.action, params: step.params, context };
}
getAll() {
return Array.from(this.actions.values());
}
getByShortcut(shortcut) {
return Array.from(this.actions.values()).find(
action => action.shortcut === shortcut
);
}
}
// Usage
const quickActions = new QuickActionsManager();
export default quickActions;
4. Template Manager (100 lines)
/**
* Template Manager
* Manages reusable templates and macros
*/
class TemplateManager {
constructor() {
this.templates = new Map();
this.macros = new Map();
this.loadDefaults();
}
loadDefaults() {
// UI component templates
this.addTemplate('contact-form', {
type: 'component',
category: 'forms',
config: {
fields: [
{ name: 'name', type: 'text', required: true },
{ name: 'email', type: 'email', required: true },
{ name: 'message', type: 'textarea', required: true }
],
validation: { enabled: true },
integrations: { email: 'azure-communication-services' }
}
});
this.addTemplate('appointment-scheduler', {
type: 'business-logic',
category: 'scheduling',
workflow: [
'check-availability',
'validate-booking',
'create-booking',
'send-confirmation'
]
});
// Workflow macros
this.addMacro('complete-setup', {
name: 'Complete App Setup',
steps: [
{ action: 'create-app', params: {} },
{ action: 'apply-branding', params: { autoDetect: true } },
{ action: 'configure-integrations', params: {} },
{ action: 'setup-domain', params: {} },
{ action: 'run-tests', params: {} },
{ action: 'deploy', params: { target: 'production' } }
]
});
}
addTemplate(name, config) {
this.templates.set(name, {
name,
...config,
created: new Date().toISOString()
});
}
getTemplate(name) {
return this.templates.get(name);
}
addMacro(name, config) {
this.macros.set(name, {
name,
...config,
created: new Date().toISOString()
});
}
async executeMacro(name, context = {}) {
const macro = this.macros.get(name);
if (!macro) {
throw new Error(`Macro not found: ${name}`);
}
console.log(`⚡ Executing macro: ${macro.name}`);
const results = [];
for (const step of macro.steps) {
const result = await this.executeStep(step, context);
results.push(result);
}
return results;
}
async executeStep(step, context) {
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 300));
return { action: step.action, status: 'success', context };
}
exportTemplate(name) {
const template = this.templates.get(name);
return JSON.stringify(template, null, 2);
}
importTemplate(json) {
const template = JSON.parse(json);
this.templates.set(template.name, template);
}
}
// Usage
const templateManager = new TemplateManager();
export default templateManager;
5. Batch Executor (80 lines)
/**
* Batch Executor
* Executes operations on multiple resources concurrently
*/
class BatchExecutor {
constructor(options = {}) {
this.concurrencyLimit = options.concurrencyLimit || 5;
this.retryAttempts = options.retryAttempts || 3;
this.retryDelay = options.retryDelay || 1000;
}
async executeBatch(items, operation, options = {}) {
const results = {
success: [],
failed: [],
total: items.length,
startTime: new Date().toISOString()
};
const chunks = this.chunkArray(items, this.concurrencyLimit);
for (const chunk of chunks) {
const promises = chunk.map(item =>
this.executeWithRetry(item, operation, options)
);
const chunkResults = await Promise.allSettled(promises);
chunkResults.forEach((result, index) => {
if (result.status === 'fulfilled') {
results.success.push({ item: chunk[index], result: result.value });
} else {
results.failed.push({ item: chunk[index], error: result.reason });
}
});
}
results.endTime = new Date().toISOString();
results.successRate = (results.success.length / results.total * 100).toFixed(2) + '%';
return results;
}
async executeWithRetry(item, operation, options) {
let lastError;
for (let attempt = 1; attempt <= this.retryAttempts; attempt++) {
try {
return await operation(item, options);
} catch (error) {
lastError = error;
if (attempt < this.retryAttempts) {
await this.delay(this.retryDelay * attempt);
}
}
}
throw lastError;
}
chunkArray(array, chunkSize) {
const chunks = [];
for (let i = 0; i < array.length; i += chunkSize) {
chunks.push(array.slice(i, i + chunkSize));
}
return chunks;
}
delay(ms) {
return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
}
}
// Usage
const batchExecutor = new BatchExecutor({ concurrencyLimit: 5 });
const apps = ['app-1', 'app-2', 'app-3', 'app-4', 'app-5'];
const deployOperation = async (appId) => {
console.log(`Deploying ${appId}...`);
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 1000));
return { appId, deployed: true, url: `https://${appId}.makeaihq.com` };
};
const results = await batchExecutor.executeBatch(apps, deployOperation);
console.log(`✅ Deployed ${results.success.length}/${results.total} apps (${results.successRate})`);
export default BatchExecutor;
Advanced Productivity Techniques
Command Palette Mastery
The command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + K) is the ultimate power user tool. Instead of memorizing dozens of shortcuts, use the command palette to search and execute any action.
Pro Tips:
- Type partial commands (e.g., "dep prod" for "Deploy to Production")
- Use fuzzy search (e.g., "crapp" finds "Create App")
- Recent commands appear at the top
- Pin frequently used commands for instant access
Workspace Customization
Power users create custom workspaces optimized for specific tasks:
Agency Workspace:
- Sidebar: Client apps list
- Main panel: Split view (editor + preview)
- Bottom panel: Batch deployment queue
- Right panel: Analytics dashboard
Solo Developer Workspace:
- Sidebar: Templates library
- Main panel: Full-width editor
- Floating panel: AI assistant
- Bottom panel: Console logs
Automation Workflows
Combine macros, quick actions, and batch operations for complete automation:
// Example: Daily deployment workflow
const dailyWorkflow = async () => {
// 1. Pull latest changes from team
await executeMacro('sync-team-changes');
// 2. Run tests on all apps
const testResults = await batchExecutor.executeBatch(
allApps,
runTestSuite,
{ suite: 'full' }
);
// 3. Deploy apps that passed tests
const appsToDeployment = testResults.success.map(r => r.item);
await quickActions.execute('deploy-chatgpt', { apps: appsToDeployment });
// 4. Generate and email analytics report
await executeMacro('generate-daily-report');
};
Explore the complete ChatGPT app builder guide for comprehensive tutorials on productivity features and automation.
Related Resources
Internal Resources:
- ChatGPT App Builder Complete Guide - Comprehensive guide to building ChatGPT apps
- MakeAIHQ Features - Explore all productivity features
- ChatGPT App Templates - Pre-built templates with quick actions
- AI Conversational Editor - Natural language app creation with slash commands
- Instant App Wizard - 5-minute app deployment
- Pricing Plans - Access advanced productivity features
- ChatGPT App Deployment Guide - Deployment strategies and automation
External Resources:
- Keyboard Shortcut Best Practices - Nielsen Norman Group
- Command Palette Design Patterns - Superhuman Blog
- Productivity Automation Strategies - Zapier
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I customize keyboard shortcuts? A: Yes! Go to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts to customize any shortcut. Pro users can import/export shortcut configurations.
Q: Do slash commands work offline?
A: Basic commands (like /new, /duplicate, /config) work offline. AI-powered commands (like /generate, /ai optimize-seo) require internet connection.
Q: How many macros can I save? A: Free plan: 5 macros, Starter: 20 macros, Professional: Unlimited macros, Business: Unlimited + team sharing.
Q: Can I share quick actions with my team? A: Yes! Business plan includes team workspace with shared quick actions, macros, and templates.
Q: What's the difference between templates and macros? A: Templates are reusable code snippets (UI components, business logic). Macros are reusable workflows (sequences of actions).
Conclusion
Power user shortcuts transform ChatGPT app development from manual, time-consuming work into automated, efficient workflows. By mastering keyboard shortcuts, slash commands, quick actions, templates, and batch operations, you can build apps 10x faster than traditional methods.
Key Takeaways:
- Keyboard shortcuts eliminate 80% of mouse clicks
- Slash commands provide conversational automation
- Quick actions execute multi-step workflows instantly
- Templates and macros eliminate repetitive coding
- Batch operations scale from 1 app to 100 apps
Next Steps:
- Practice essential keyboard shortcuts daily
- Create 3 custom macros for your most common workflows
- Set up batch operations for multi-app management
- Explore advanced quick actions for AI automation
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