A browser script that adds keyboard shortcuts to quickly create new chats in Google's Gemini AI interface, similar to how Ctrl+M creates new slides in Google Slides.

This script adds platform-specific keyboard shortcuts to Gemini that instantly create a new chat:

• macOS: Ctrl+M or Ctrl+N
• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+M or Ctrl+Shift+N

No more clicking around - just press the hotkey and start a fresh conversation with Gemini!

The main script is located at: src/script.js

Arc Browser has built-in support for custom scripts through Boosts:

1. Open Gemini in Arc Browser (gemini.google.com)
2. Create a new boost using either method:
   • Press Cmd + T and select "New Boost"
   • Click the dustpan icon in the Site Control Center
3. Choose "Code {}" followed by JS
4. Copy the script from src/script.js
5. Paste it into the boost editor
6. Save the boost
7. The script will now run automatically whenever you visit Gemini!

Use a userscript manager like Violentmonkey:

• Chrome: Install from Chrome Web Store
• Edge: Install from Edge Add-ons
• Firefox: Install from Firefox Add-ons

1. Click the Violentmonkey extension icon
2. Select "Create a new script"
3. Replace the default template with this:

// ==UserScript==
// @name        Gemini New Chat Hotkey
// @namespace   https://github.com/your-username/gemini-ctrl-n
// @match       https://gemini.google.com/*
// @grant       none
// @version     1.0
// @author      Conrad Koh
// @description Add keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+M, Ctrl+N/Ctrl+Shift+N) for creating new chats in Gemini AI
// @homepage    https://github.com/your-username/gemini-ctrl-n
// @supportURL  https://github.com/your-username/gemini-ctrl-n/issues
// @license     MIT
// ==/UserScript==

// Paste the contents of src/script.js here

4. Copy the entire contents of src/script.js
5. Paste it after the userscript header (replacing the comment)
6. Save the script (Ctrl+S)

1. Refresh your Gemini tab
2. Press your platform's hotkey to test:
   • macOS: Ctrl+M or Ctrl+N
   • Windows/Linux: Ctrl+M or Ctrl+Shift+N

1. Open browser console (F12 → Console tab)
2. Look for initialization messages like:

   Gemini new chat hotkey script loaded
   Platform detected: macOS
   Gemini new chat hotkey script initialized.
   

Run this in the console to debug:

debugGeminiNewChat();

This will show all potential new chat buttons on the page and test each selector.

Run this in the console:

showGeminiHotkeys();

Want to modify the hotkeys? Edit the HOTKEY_CONFIG object in src/script.js:

const HOTKEY_CONFIG = {
  mac: [
    {
      keys: { ctrl: true, key: "m" },
      name: "Ctrl+M",
      description: "Google Slides style",
    },
    // Add your custom hotkey here
  ],
  windows: [
    {
      keys: { ctrl: true, key: "m" },
      name: "Ctrl+M",
      description: "Google Slides style",
    },
    // Add your custom hotkey here
  ],
};

1. Platform Detection: Automatically detects if you're on macOS or Windows/Linux
2. Event Listening: Monitors keyboard events for the configured hotkeys
3. Button Finding: Searches for the new chat button using multiple selectors
4. Click Simulation: Programmatically clicks the button when hotkey is pressed

Found a bug or want to improve the script? Feel free to:

• Open an issue
• Submit a pull request
• Suggest new features

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Enjoy faster Gemini conversations! 🚀