This guide shows you how to customize the Claude desktop app to better fit your workflow. You will learn how to access the desktop-specific settings to manage startup behavior and configure keyboard shortcuts for quick access. To follow these steps, you must have the Claude desktop application installed on your computer.
Click your profile icon, located in the bottom-left corner of the application window.
Select Settings from the pop-up menu.
In the settings menu on the left, scroll down to the 'Desktop app' section.
Click on the General tab to open the desktop settings.
To have Claude open automatically when you start your computer, click the toggle next to Run on startup.
To set a new shortcut for opening a message window, click the field next to Quick access shortcut and press your desired key combination.
To create a shortcut for activating voice input, click the field next to Voice shortcut and press your chosen key combination.
To show or hide the Claude icon in your system's menu bar, click the toggle next to Menu bar.
This article explains how to access and modify the general settings for the Claude desktop application. By following these steps, you can configure the app to run on startup and set custom keyboard shortcuts for quick messaging and voice commands, tailoring its behavior to your personal workflow.