TrackStudio recipe · Code

The Developer Mac Trackpad Layout

Developer keeps the keyboard primary. The trackpad handles the context switches around the code: command palette, back and forward, a new tab, Mission Control, and the corners for screenshots and the App Switcher.

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What it does

The layout, exactly.

These are the regions and gestures the recipe sets. Apply it to a scene, then change anything in Canvas.

Region or gestureAction
Left edgeBrightness
Right edgeVolume
Bottom edgeMedia scrub
Top-left cornerMission Control
Top-right cornerMute
Bottom-left cornerShow Desktop
Bottom-right cornerApp Switcher
Two-finger tapCommand palette
Two-finger swipe leftBack
Two-finger swipe rightForward
Three-finger tapNew tab
Three-finger swipe upMission Control
Four-finger tapOpen TrackStudio
How to apply

Three steps.

01

Open TrackStudio

Launch the app and open the scene you want to change.

02

Open Recipes

Choose the book icon in the sidebar, then select Developer.

03

Apply and edit

Apply it to the scene. Change any trigger in Canvas; the recipe is a starting point.

Who it is for

Is this your layout?

Use Developer if you spend the day in VS Code, Xcode, Cursor, or a terminal and want a few physical controls without duplicating the shortcuts you already type faster.

What to change

Make it yours.

If you use a terminal more than a browser, change Back and Forward to window halves. If you take screenshots constantly, keep the top-left corner and add a second screenshot target.

Questions

Before you apply it.

Does it replace VS Code shortcuts?

No. It adds a few trackpad controls around the work. Keep the shortcuts you already use.

Which command palette does it open?

The app in front receives the shortcut. In VS Code, Cursor, and similar editors, that is the command palette.

Can I use it with Xcode?

Yes. Xcode is a Mac app, so it can have its own scene. Apply Developer to the Xcode scene and adjust the actions.

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