How to change the default hotkey for indicator-synapse?

Question

I have the default key combination of Super + Alt + Space to activate the indicator-synapse. How can I change it to Super + Space?

Answer 1

You can achieve this using xdotool. xdotool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc.

Step 1: Install xdotool.

sudo apt-get install xdotool

Step 2: Move your mouse over the synapse icon and get mouse location

xdotool getmouselocation

You should get output like this

x:1117 y:24 screen:0 window:39845936

Step 3: Add keyboard shortcut for indicator

Go to System Settings -> Keyboard -> Shortcuts -> Custom Shortcuts.

Click the + and enter the below command:

xdotool mousemove x y click 1 mousemove restore

Replace x and y with the values you got. Set the shortcut as Super+Space Logout and Login again.