Hotkeys

Configure keyboard shortcuts to execute Chimera commands and Halo scripts

Overview

The [hotkey] section allows you to configure keyboard shortcuts that execute either Halo scripts OR Chimera commands. This provides quick access to frequently used functionality.

Enable Hotkeys

enabled · boolean · default: "0"

Enable hotkey support. Must be set to 1 for hotkeys to work.

[hotkey]
enabled=1

Hotkey Types

Chimera supports four categories of hotkeys:

1. Function Keys (F1 - F12)
2. Alt+Shift+Number (Alt+Shift+0-9 and numpad)
3. Alt+Number (Alt+0-9 and numpad)
4. Ctrl+Number (Ctrl+0-9 and numpad)
5. Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Number (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+0-9 and numpad)

Function Keys

Map F1 through F12 to commands or scripts.

f1 · string

Command or script to execute when F1 is pressed.

f2 · string

Command or script to execute when F2 is pressed.

f3 · string

Command or script to execute when F3 is pressed.

f4 · string

Command or script to execute when F4 is pressed.

f5 · string · default: "chimera_send_chat_message 0 taxi"

Command or script to execute when F5 is pressed. Default sends “taxi” to chat.

f6 · string

Command or script to execute when F6 is pressed.

f7 · string

Command or script to execute when F7 is pressed.

f8 · string

Command or script to execute when F8 is pressed.

f9 · string

Command or script to execute when F9 is pressed.

f10 · string

Command or script to execute when F10 is pressed.

f11 · string

Command or script to execute when F11 is pressed.

f12 · string

Command or script to execute when F12 is pressed.

Example: Function Keys

[hotkey]
enabled=1

f1=chimera_spectate_back
f2=chimera_spectate_next
f5=chimera_send_chat_message 0 taxi
f9=chimera_show_fps 1
f10=chimera_show_fps 0

Alt+Shift+Number (Spectator Controls)

Default bindings for spectator mode and debug camera.

alt_shift_1 · string · default: "chimera_spectate_back"

Spectate previous player.

alt_shift_2 · string · default: "chimera_spectate_next"

Spectate next player.

alt_shift_3 · string · default: "chimera_spectate 0"

Stop spectating.

alt_shift_4 · string

Toggle debug camera.

alt_shift_5 · string

Alt+Shift+5 hotkey.

alt_shift_6 · string

Alt+Shift+6 hotkey.

alt_shift_7 · string

Alt+Shift+7 hotkey.

alt_shift_8 · string

Alt+Shift+8 hotkey.

alt_shift_9 · string

Alt+Shift+9 hotkey.

alt_shift_0 · string

Alt+Shift+0 hotkey.

Numpad equivalents: alt_shift_num_0 through alt_shift_num_9

Example: Spectator Hotkeys

[hotkey]
alt_shift_1=chimera_spectate_back
alt_shift_2=chimera_spectate_next
alt_shift_3=chimera_spectate 0
alt_shift_4=begin (debug_camera_save) (debug_camera_load) || begin (camera_control 0)

Alt+Number (Bookmarks)

Default bindings for server bookmarks.

alt_1 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 1"

Connect to bookmark 1.

alt_2 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 2"

Connect to bookmark 2.

alt_3 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 3"

Connect to bookmark 3.

alt_4 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 4"

Connect to bookmark 4.

alt_5 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 5"

Connect to bookmark 5.

alt_6 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 6"

Connect to bookmark 6.

alt_7 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 7"

Connect to bookmark 7.

alt_8 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 8"

Connect to bookmark 8.

alt_9 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_connect 9"

Connect to bookmark 9.

alt_0 · string · default: "chimera_bookmark_list"

List all bookmarks.

Numpad equivalents: alt_num_0 through alt_num_9

Example: Bookmark Hotkeys

[hotkey]
alt_1=chimera_bookmark_connect 1
alt_2=chimera_bookmark_connect 2
alt_3=chimera_bookmark_connect 3
alt_0=chimera_bookmark_list

Ctrl+Number (History)

Default bindings for server connection history.

ctrl_1 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 1"

Connect to history entry 1.

ctrl_2 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 2"

Connect to history entry 2.

ctrl_3 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 3"

Connect to history entry 3.

ctrl_4 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 4"

Connect to history entry 4.

ctrl_5 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 5"

Connect to history entry 5.

ctrl_6 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 6"

Connect to history entry 6.

ctrl_7 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 7"

Connect to history entry 7.

ctrl_8 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 8"

Connect to history entry 8.

ctrl_9 · string · default: "chimera_history_connect 9"

Connect to history entry 9.

ctrl_0 · string · default: "chimera_history_list"

List connection history.

Numpad equivalents: ctrl_num_0 through ctrl_num_9

Example: History Hotkeys

[hotkey]
ctrl_1=chimera_history_connect 1
ctrl_2=chimera_history_connect 2
ctrl_3=chimera_history_connect 3
ctrl_0=chimera_history_list

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Number (Advanced)

Default bindings for advanced functionality.

ctrl_alt_shift_1 · string · default: "chimera_block_extra_weapon"

Block currently held weapon (useful in games where you hold 3+ weapons).

ctrl_alt_shift_2 · string · default: "chimera_unblock_all_extra_weapons"

Unblock all weapons.

ctrl_alt_shift_3 · string

Abort current cutscene. Useful for maps with annoying startup cutscenes.

ctrl_alt_shift_4 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+4 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_5 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+5 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_6 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+6 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_7 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+7 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_8 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+8 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_9 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+9 hotkey.

ctrl_alt_shift_0 · string

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+0 hotkey.

Numpad equivalents: ctrl_alt_shift_num_0 through ctrl_alt_shift_num_9

Example: Advanced Hotkeys

[hotkey]
ctrl_alt_shift_1=chimera_block_extra_weapon
ctrl_alt_shift_2=chimera_unblock_all_extra_weapons
ctrl_alt_shift_3=begin (cinematic_stop) (camera_control 0) (show_hud 1)

Command vs Script Syntax

Chimera Commands

Execute Chimera-specific commands:

f1=chimera_spectate_next
f2=chimera_show_fps 1
f3=chimera_send_chat_message 0 Hello!

Halo Scripts

Execute Halo scripting commands:

f4=sv_map bloodgulch slayer
f5=sv_say Welcome to the server!
f6=begin (sv_map_next)

Complex Scripts

Combine multiple commands:

# Execute multiple commands in sequence
alt_shift_4=begin (debug_camera_save) (debug_camera_load) || begin (camera_control 0)

# Skip cutscene and restore HUD
ctrl_alt_shift_3=begin (cinematic_stop) (camera_control 0) (show_hud 1)

Complete Example

Here’s a complete hotkey configuration:

[hotkey]
enabled=1

# Function keys - Common actions
f1=chimera_spectate_back
f2=chimera_spectate_next
f3=chimera_show_fps 1
f4=chimera_show_fps 0
f5=chimera_send_chat_message 0 taxi
f9=chimera_interpolate 1
f10=chimera_interpolate 0

# Alt+Shift - Spectator controls
alt_shift_1=chimera_spectate_back
alt_shift_2=chimera_spectate_next
alt_shift_3=chimera_spectate 0
alt_shift_4=begin (debug_camera_save) (debug_camera_load) || begin (camera_control 0)

# Alt - Bookmarks (quick connect to favorite servers)
alt_1=chimera_bookmark_connect 1
alt_2=chimera_bookmark_connect 2
alt_3=chimera_bookmark_connect 3
alt_4=chimera_bookmark_connect 4
alt_5=chimera_bookmark_connect 5
alt_0=chimera_bookmark_list

# Ctrl - History (reconnect to recent servers)
ctrl_1=chimera_history_connect 1
ctrl_2=chimera_history_connect 2
ctrl_3=chimera_history_connect 3
ctrl_0=chimera_history_list

# Ctrl+Alt+Shift - Advanced
ctrl_alt_shift_1=chimera_block_extra_weapon
ctrl_alt_shift_2=chimera_unblock_all_extra_weapons
ctrl_alt_shift_3=begin (cinematic_stop) (camera_control 0) (show_hud 1)

Tips

Leave hotkeys empty to disable them. An empty value means the key does nothing:

f1=
f2=

Use numpad versions if you want different behavior for number row vs numpad:

alt_1=chimera_bookmark_connect 1
alt_num_1=chimera_send_chat_message 0 Quick message

The example alt_f4=chimera_aimbot 1 in the default ini is commented out. Do not enable cheats on multiplayer servers - you will be banned.