Choosing a Usage Style
Different people have different habits. You can pick the usage style that fits you best when using Cursor Crane. Here are some common styles:
Keep the Claw Machine Active
Section titled “Keep the Claw Machine Active”Activate the Claw Machine with a shortcut, keep it active, and switch between different modes to operate your computer.
While the Claw Machine is active, you can still use most system and app shortcuts. For example, you can keep using ESC or arrow keys to interact with the current foreground app, and you can still use shortcuts like Command + C to copy text or Command + W to close a window.
Suppose you set Control + Space as the Claw Machine activation shortcut. Press Control + Space , then release it immediately, and the Claw Machine will remain active.
The Claw Machine starts in Command Mode. You can enter commands such as c to click an element, or i to enter Input Mode.
When you want to exit, press Control + Esc or double press ESC .
Pros
- ✓ Works well for long sessions without repeatedly reactivating the Claw Machine
- ✓ More seamless when switching between different modes
Cons
- × You still need to enter input mode or exit the Claw Machine when typing text
- × May feel heavy for one-off actions
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Temporarily Activate the Claw Machine
Section titled “Temporarily Activate the Claw Machine”Activate the Claw Machine and keep holding at least one key in the shortcut. When you release the shortcut, the Claw Machine exits automatically.
Suppose you set Control + Space as the activation shortcut. You need to press Control + Space and keep holding at least one key (for example, Control ) to keep the Claw Machine active. Once you release the key, the Claw Machine exits automatically.
The Claw Machine starts in Command Mode. You can enter commands such as c to click an element, or i to enter Input Mode.
Pros
- ✓ Great for quickly completing a single action
- ✓ You can type normally without entering Input Mode
Cons
- × Holding keys can be tiring during continuous operations
- × Less suitable for scenarios that require many consecutive actions
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Do Everything with Shortcuts
Section titled “Do Everything with Shortcuts”Besides entering commands directly in the Claw Machine, every command can be bound to a shortcut and triggered directly. With this style, you can complete actions in daily use without entering the Claw Machine interface at all.
For example, you can bind a shortcut like Control + Option + C to the command “Move to Element and Left Click”. Each time you press Control + Option + C , Cursor Crane will automatically enter the Claw Machine and wait for you to choose an element. After selection, it runs “Move to Element and Left Click” automatically, then exits the Claw Machine when done.
Pros
- ✓ No need to enter the Claw Machine interface, making actions more direct
Cons
- × Requires learning and memorizing more shortcuts
- × Shortcut combinations may conflict with system or app shortcuts