[PR #22241] [CLOSED] feat: Add Ctrl+W/Cmd+W keyboard shortcut to close current chat #42196

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📋 Pull Request Information

Original PR: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/pull/22241
Author: @nKOxxx
Created: 3/4/2026
Status: Closed

Base: devHead: add-close-chat-shortcut


📝 Commits (10+)

📊 Changes

2 files changed (+12 additions, -0 deletions)

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📝 src/lib/shortcuts.ts (+7 -0)
📝 src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte (+5 -0)

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Description

Adding keyboard shortcut support for closing the current chat using Ctrl+W (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+W (Mac). This provides a more intuitive way for users to close chats without reaching for the mouse.

Added

  • Keyboard event listener for Ctrl+W/Cmd+W to close current chat
  • Proper preventDefault to avoid browser tab close conflict
  • Integration with existing chat close functionality

Changed

  • N/A

Fixed

  • N/A

Additional Information

  • The shortcut follows standard conventions used in many applications
  • Tested on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
  • Verified shortcut works on both Windows and Mac environments
  • Added preventDefault() to ensure the browser doesn't close the tab

Screenshots or Videos

N/A - Keyboard shortcut functionality

Testing Confirmation

  • I have personally tested ALL changes in this PR
  • Tested by opening multiple chats and using Ctrl+W/Cmd+W to close them
  • Verified the browser tab doesn't close (preventDefault works)
  • Tested on macOS (Cmd+W) and confirmed no conflicts

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## 📋 Pull Request Information **Original PR:** https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/pull/22241 **Author:** [@nKOxxx](https://github.com/nKOxxx) **Created:** 3/4/2026 **Status:** ❌ Closed **Base:** `dev` ← **Head:** `add-close-chat-shortcut` --- ### 📝 Commits (10+) - [`fe6783c`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/fe6783c16699911c7be17392596d579333fb110c) Merge pull request #19030 from open-webui/dev - [`fc05e0a`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/fc05e0a6c5d39da60b603b4d520f800d6e36f748) Merge pull request #19405 from open-webui/dev - [`e3faec6`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/e3faec62c58e3a83d89aa3df539feacefa125e0c) Merge pull request #19416 from open-webui/dev - [`9899293`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/9899293f050ad50ae12024cbebee7e018acd851e) Merge pull request #19448 from open-webui/dev - [`140605e`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/140605e660b8186a7d5c79fb3be6ffb147a2f498) Merge pull request #19462 from open-webui/dev - [`6f1486f`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/6f1486ffd0cb288d0e21f41845361924e0d742b3) Merge pull request #19466 from open-webui/dev - [`d95f533`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/d95f533214e3fe5beb5e41ec1f349940bc4c7043) Merge pull request #19729 from open-webui/dev - [`a727153`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/a7271532f8a38da46785afcaa7e65f9a45e7d753) 0.6.43 (#20093) - [`6adde20`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/6adde203cd292a9e3af9c64a2ae36b603fed096a) Merge pull request #20394 from open-webui/dev - [`f9b0534`](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/f9b0534e0c442631d1cb7205169588b9b6204179) Merge pull request #20522 from open-webui/dev ### 📊 Changes **2 files changed** (+12 additions, -0 deletions) <details> <summary>View changed files</summary> 📝 `src/lib/shortcuts.ts` (+7 -0) 📝 `src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte` (+5 -0) </details> ### 📄 Description <!-- ⚠️ CRITICAL CHECKS FOR CONTRIBUTORS (READ, DON'T DELETE) ⚠️ 1. Target the `dev` branch. PRs targeting `main` will be automatically closed. 2. Do NOT delete the CLA section at the bottom. It is required for the bot to accept your PR. --> # Pull Request Checklist **Before submitting, make sure you've checked the following:** - [x] **Target branch:** Verify that the pull request targets the `dev` branch. **PRs targeting `main` will be immediately closed.** - [x] **Description:** Provide a concise description of the changes made in this pull request down below. - [x] **Testing:** Perform manual tests to **verify the implemented fix/feature works as intended AND does not break any other functionality**. - [x] **Title Prefix:** To clearly categorize this pull request, prefix the pull request title using one of the following. # Changelog Entry ### Description Adding keyboard shortcut support for closing the current chat using Ctrl+W (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+W (Mac). This provides a more intuitive way for users to close chats without reaching for the mouse. ### Added - Keyboard event listener for Ctrl+W/Cmd+W to close current chat - Proper preventDefault to avoid browser tab close conflict - Integration with existing chat close functionality ### Changed - N/A ### Fixed - N/A --- ### Additional Information - The shortcut follows standard conventions used in many applications - Tested on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari - Verified shortcut works on both Windows and Mac environments - Added preventDefault() to ensure the browser doesn't close the tab ### Screenshots or Videos N/A - Keyboard shortcut functionality ### Testing Confirmation - ✅ I have personally tested ALL changes in this PR - ✅ Tested by opening multiple chats and using Ctrl+W/Cmd+W to close them - ✅ Verified the browser tab doesn't close (preventDefault works) - ✅ Tested on macOS (Cmd+W) and confirmed no conflicts ### Contributor License Agreement <!-- 🚨 DO NOT DELETE THE TEXT BELOW 🚨 Keep the "Contributor License Agreement" confirmation text intact. Deleting it will trigger the CLA-Bot to INVALIDATE your PR. --> By submitting this pull request, I confirm that I have read and fully agree to the [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/blob/main/CONTRIBUTOR_LICENSE_AGREEMENT), and I am providing my contributions under its terms. > I have read the CLA Document and I hereby sign the CLA > [!NOTE] > Deleting the CLA section will lead to immediate closure of your PR and it will not be merged in. --- <sub>🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.</sub>
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#42196