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StreamVault supports keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation and playback control.

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Video Player Shortcuts

These shortcuts work when playing media in the built-in video player or MPV.

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Built-In Browser Player

ShortcutAction
Space or KPlay / Pause
FToggle fullscreen
MMute / Unmute
← (Left Arrow)Skip backward 10 seconds
→ (Right Arrow)Skip forward 10 seconds
EscExit fullscreen (or close player if not fullscreen)
The built-in player supports MP4, WebM, and M4V files. For other formats like MKV or AVI, use MPV which has its own extensive shortcuts.

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MPV Player Shortcuts

When using MPV (external player), these shortcuts are available:
ShortcutAction
SpacePlay / Pause
← →Seek backward/forward 5 seconds
Shift+← Shift+→Seek backward/forward 1 minute
↑ ↓Volume up/down
MMute / Unmute
FToggle fullscreen
9 0Volume down/up
[ ]Decrease/increase playback speed
{ }Halve/double playback speed
BackspaceReset playback speed to normal
STake screenshot
Shift+STake screenshot without subtitles
JCycle subtitle tracks
#Cycle audio tracks
OShow progress bar
IShow stats
QQuit and save position
MPV has many more shortcuts. Press Shift+I during playback to see stats and keybindings, or check the MPV manual.

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Resume Dialog Shortcuts

When the “Resume Playback” dialog appears:
ShortcutAction
Enter or RResume from last position
SStart over from beginning
EscCancel (close dialog)
ShortcutAction
Click search inputStart typing to filter current view
Esc (in search)Clear search query
Home View Search: Searches across your entire library (local and cloud, movies and TV).Cloud View Search: Filters the current tab (Movies or TV Shows).

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General Navigation

ShortcutAction
EscClose modals and dialogs
Episode selector, settings modal, fix match modal, and other dialogs can be closed with Esc.

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Context Menu Actions

Right-click media cards for quick actions:
ActionDescription
PlayStart playback with MPV
Play with BrowserUse built-in video player (MP4/WebM only)
ResumeContinue from last watched position
Fix MatchCorrect TMDB metadata match
Mark as WatchedMark media as completed
DeleteRemove from library (and optionally from Google Drive)

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Streaming Player Shortcuts

When using the Videasy streaming player:
ShortcutAction
EscClose player and return to search
Videasy is an embedded player for external streaming sources. Playback controls depend on the player implementation.

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Episode Selector Shortcuts

When browsing episodes in a TV series:
ShortcutAction
EscClose episode browser
Click episode cardPlay episode
Click info iconExpand episode details

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AI Chat Shortcuts

In the AI chat interface:
ShortcutAction
EnterSend message
Shift+EnterNew line in message
@Link content or create TMDB profile
The AI chat supports @mentions for linking media titles and creating TMDB deep profiles with cast, crew, and recommendations.

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Tips for Efficient Usage

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Quick Play Workflow

  1. Navigate to Cloud or History view
  2. Type in search bar to filter media
  3. Click or right-click desired item
  4. Use Resume to continue or Play to start over
  5. Press Space during playback to pause

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Batch Operations

For managing multiple files:
  • Delete entire series: Right-click series card → Delete → Confirm
  • Clear watch history: History view → Clear All button
  • Re-index library: Sidebar → Update Library button

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Customizing MPV Shortcuts

MPV shortcuts can be customized by creating an input.conf file:
  1. Locate MPV config directory:
    • Windows: %APPDATA%/mpv/
    • Linux: ~/.config/mpv/
    • macOS: ~/.config/mpv/
  2. Create input.conf and add custom bindings: 
# Example custom shortcuts
Ctrl+LEFT seek -60  # Ctrl+Left: skip back 1 minute
Ctrl+RIGHT seek 60  # Ctrl+Right: skip forward 1 minute
q quit-watch-later  # Q: quit and save position
  1. Restart MPV for changes to take effect
See MPV input.conf documentation for full syntax.

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Accessibility

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Screen Readers

StreamVault uses semantic HTML and ARIA labels for screen reader compatibility:
  • Navigation landmarks for main sections
  • Button labels for all controls
  • Alt text for media posters

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Keyboard-Only Navigation

All functionality is accessible via keyboard:
  • Tab to navigate between elements
  • Enter to activate buttons
  • Arrow keys for sliders and dropdowns
  • Esc to close dialogs

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Platform-Specific Notes

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Windows

  • MPV named pipe IPC enables progress tracking and resume functionality
  • System notifications appear in Action Center
  • System tray icon provides quick access

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Linux

  • MPV uses Unix sockets for IPC
  • Desktop notifications via DBus
  • Ensure MPV is installed via package manager

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macOS

  • MPV installed via Homebrew recommended
  • Notification Center integration
  • May require accessibility permissions for keyboard shortcuts

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Troubleshooting Shortcuts

Solution:
  1. Ensure MPV is launched via StreamVault (not manually opened)
  2. Check if you have a custom input.conf overriding defaults
  3. Verify MPV window has focus (click on it)
  4. Try resetting MPV config by renaming ~/.config/mpv/ or %APPDATA%/mpv/
Solution:
  1. Click inside the player area to give it focus
  2. Ensure no modal dialogs are open (close with Esc)
  3. Refresh the app if shortcuts stop working
  4. Check browser console for JavaScript errors (Ctrl+Shift+I in dev mode)
Solution:
  1. Ensure the dialog is focused (click on it)
  2. Dialog shortcuts only work when the resume dialog is visible
  3. Try clicking “Resume” or “Start Over” buttons if shortcuts fail

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