Cursor layer
Control + Command
Combine with a screen number or configured direction command.
CursorHop support / Knowledge base
Set up the jump, then keep your focus.
Start with display numbering and pointer movement, then add App Finder and the window workflow that matches your installation channel.
Current defaults
Defaults are a starting point, not a permanent contract
Modifier layers can be changed in Settings when they conflict with macOS or another app.
App Finder
Control + Option + Command
Add an app initial; repeat or use arrows to cycle candidates.
Orientation
Space / Return
Control + Command + Space opens Overlay; Control + Command + Return finds the cursor by default.
Start with one visible result at a time
You can learn cursor and app navigation without granting Accessibility. Add a window workflow only after the first three actions feel predictable.
- 01 Start here after connecting displays
Map the desk
Open CursorHop and use Screen Overlay to compare Screen 1-N with the current macOS arrangement. Recheck after docking, reconnecting, or changing DisplayLink hardware.
Shortcut Control + Command + Space by default
ResultEvery connected display briefly shows its current number, so you know which destination shortcut to use.
- 02 Use when the pointer is far away
Jump and confirm
Use the configured cursor modifier with a display number, or move by the physical left, right, up, or down arrangement. Find Cursor also works when you cannot move farther at a boundary screen.
Shortcut Control + Command + number or arrow; Return finds the cursor
ResultThe pointer enters the target display and a pulse confirms exactly where it landed.
- 03 Use when the app is open but hard to find
Bring the right app forward
Hold the App Finder modifier and press an initial. Chinese app names can use pinyin initials; repeat the letter or use the arrow keys for same-letter candidates.
Shortcut Control + Option + Command + initial by default
ResultCursorHop restores the selected running app if needed, brings its main window forward, and tries the default focus; otherwise it places the cursor at the active window center.
- 04 Add only when you need window movement
Choose the window path
Direct users select Grant Permission when they want direct active-window moves or layouts. App Store users follow the in-app guide to configure native macOS App Shortcuts; the App Store edition does not directly control other apps' windows.
Shortcut Direct uses Control + Option + Command with a display number or direction
ResultA supported window moves through the channel-specific path, and CursorHop keeps the pointer with the active work context.
Learn one modifier layer, then reuse the pattern
These are the current defaults. Modifier keys can be changed in Settings, and actual availability depends on shortcuts already owned by macOS or another app.
01 Cursor navigation Control + Command + number / arrow keys
Jump to a connected Screen 1-N or move according to the physical display direction.
02 Show Screen Overlay Control + Command + Space
Briefly show the current number on every connected display.
03 Find Cursor Control + Command + Return
Show a lightweight pulse at the current pointer position without moving it.
04 Direct window movement Control + Option + Command + number / arrow keys
Direct edition only. Requires Accessibility and moves the active window to a display or in a physical direction.
05 Direct half-screen layouts Control + Option + arrow keys
Direct edition only. Requires Accessibility and applies a supported half-screen window layout.
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App Finder
Find the app before moving its window.
App Finder activates a running app by its initial, cycles same-letter candidates, remembers the last choice, and can restore minimized apps.
Repeat or use arrows
Cycle candidates when several running apps share the same initial.
Use pinyin initials
Chinese application names can participate through their pinyin initial.
Troubleshooting
Common multi-display problems
Most issues come from changed display numbering, shortcut ownership, missing channel setup, or an app window that does not support the requested layout.
- 01
The pointer goes to the wrong screen
Open the display map again. macOS may change screen numbering after reconnecting a monitor, docking, or changing a DisplayLink topology.
- 02
A shortcut does nothing
Check the yellow conflict warning in Settings. If macOS or another utility owns the same combination, choose a different modifier layer.
- 03
App Finder selects the wrong app
Repeat the initial or use arrow keys to cycle candidates. CursorHop remembers the most recently selected candidate for that initial.
- 04
A minimized app does not appear
Try the App Finder command again and verify the app is still running. The normal workflow restores minimized candidates.
- 05
Direct window movement is unavailable
Pointer jumps and App Finder continue without Accessibility. Use the visible Grant Permission action only if active-window move, layout, or focus commands are needed, then relaunch if macOS requests it.
- 06
App Store window movement is unavailable
The App Store build does not request Accessibility. Complete the Native Window Shortcuts guide and verify the configured macOS menu command names.
- 07
A window cannot use the requested layout
Some utility panels and app-specific windows do not support half-screen, maximize, or cross-display placement. CursorHop falls back without reading or uploading window content.
- 08
The pointer misses the text field
Active Window Focus tries the window's default focus. If no suitable focus is available, CursorHop places the pointer at the active window center.
Everyday settings
Settings and everyday behavior
These settings help CursorHop stay predictable as the desktop, language, and startup workflow change.
Launch at Login
Enable startup only if CursorHop should be ready after every sign-in. Disable it when using the app only with a docked desk setup.
Language switching
Change the available app language in Settings. Shortcut behavior and display limits do not change with the interface language.
DisplayLink layouts
CursorHop works with displays macOS recognizes. Reconfirm numbering when a DisplayLink dock or adapter changes the reported arrangement.
Channel-specific setup
Direct and App Store builds reach similar user goals through different permission models. Follow only the instructions for the installed channel.
FAQ
CursorHop support essentials
Answers for display limits, installation channels, permissions, shortcuts, and App Finder.
Does CursorHop work with my current monitor arrangement?
CursorHop follows the displays and physical arrangement currently reported by macOS. Number shortcuts target the connected Screen 1-N, while direction shortcuts choose a display to the left, right, above, or below. This supports side-by-side, stacked, and mixed layouts without requiring a fixed monitor count.
Does CursorHop work with one monitor?
Yes. Find Cursor, App Finder, Launch at Login, and supported window-layout actions remain useful on one display. A screen jump has nowhere else to go, but Find Cursor still pulses at the current pointer position so the command provides clear orientation instead of failing silently.
Why do display numbers change when I connect or disconnect a monitor?
CursorHop dynamically follows the displays macOS currently reports rather than assigning permanent numbers to disconnected hardware. Docking, reconnecting, or changing a DisplayLink topology can therefore change Screen 1-N. Use Screen Overlay after the desk setup changes to confirm the current numbers.
Does CursorHop require Accessibility permission?
No permission is required for pointer jumps, Screen Overlay, Find Cursor, or App Finder. The App Store edition never requests Accessibility. The Direct edition shows an explanation and Grant Permission action only when direct active-window movement, layout, or focus controls need it; those controls do not upload window content.
What happens when more than one app starts with the same letter?
Repeat the initial or use the Up and Down arrow keys to cycle matching running apps and windows. Recently used targets come first, CursorHop remembers the latest choice for that initial, and it can restore a minimized main window when that app is selected.
Can CursorHop find Chinese app names?
Yes. App Finder can match a Chinese application name by its pinyin initial. If several running apps or windows share that initial, repeat it or use the Up and Down arrow keys to cycle the candidates.
What is the difference between App Store and Direct?
They are two ways to install one product. Both include pointer navigation, Overlay, Find Cursor, and the full App Finder. The App Store edition does not request Accessibility and does not directly control other apps’ windows; its guide helps you configure native macOS App Shortcuts. Direct can request Accessibility for direct active-window movement and layouts. Free or Pro remains the plan inside either edition.
What is the difference between CursorHop Free and Pro?
Free is permanently available, includes every feature in the selected installation channel, and manages up to two displays. Pro has the same features, includes a one-month free trial, and manages up to eight displays.
How do I move an active window to another display?
In the App Store edition, follow CursorHop’s setup guide to create native macOS App Shortcuts for the relevant window menu commands; CursorHop does not directly control those windows. In the Direct edition, choose Grant Permission when prompted, then use the configured direct window shortcut. Accessibility is required only for that Direct control path.
Can I change the CursorHop keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Modifier layers are configurable in Settings while the number, direction, Overlay, and Find Cursor patterns stay consistent. Current defaults include Control + Command for cursor actions and Control + Option + Command for App Finder. A yellow warning identifies combinations already owned by macOS or another app.
Which Macs can run CursorHop?
CursorHop supports macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It works with displays recognized by macOS, including common DisplayLink setups, but it does not install display drivers or create virtual displays.
Next step
Still blocked after checking the workflow?
Send feedback with the CursorHop channel, macOS version, display count, and the command you expected to work. Do not attach private desktop content unless it is necessary and safe.