Problem 😱

You would like to have:

1. visor mode on cmd + .
2. support for alt + (< | > | backspace)

Solution 🤓

Before we begin let’s ensure we have iterm2:

brew cask install iterm2

Let’s address remaining issues in step by step approach:

1. visor mode on cmd + .

• open iterm2

• open preferences cmd + ,

• head to keys tab

• click Create a dedicated Hotkey Window

• add hotkey cmd + .

• check option of floating window

• head to profiles section again and select window tab where you will need to have following settings: style = fullscreen, screen = screen with cursor, space = all spaces

• confirm changes and restart iterm2

Result:

2. support for alt + (< | > | backspace)

iTerm > Preferences > Profiles > Keys:

• Alt + left: Send Escape Sequence, Esc + b
• Alt + right: Send Escape Sequence, Esc + f
• Alt + backspace: Send Hex Code, 0x17