Calling a folder from the keyboard

[Cham2000]

In Ventura, is there a way to use a keyboard shortcut to open a given custom folder, while working in any application?

Suppose you're working in Office (or pick up your favorite app). Then, you need to open an important folder hidden deep somewhere in your user directory. How can we add a simple keyboard shortcut to bring this folder's window directly to view, switching to the Finder with the same keystroke?

On my very old Mac, I'm using Spark to do this, but I don't think this little app is still developed. I suspect Ventura can't do it by itself, from a keyboard preference. Am I right?

And is there a way to use the Fn keys on Apple's Magic keyboard (the one with the TouchID button), while still maintain the normal functions attributed to these keys? I saw an option in Ventura's preferences to use the Fn key, but activating it apparently turns off all the normal functions (associated to the icons on these keys). So is there a way to use the Fn keys (while pressing another key, like ctrl or shift), and still be able to use the normal functions?

 

[fisherking]

why not just put a shortcut to that folder in the sidebar, or the dock?

 

[Cham2000]

why not just put a shortcut to that folder in the sidebar, or the dock?

I would prefer to not do that, especially if I need to use a keyboard shortcut to a few different folders. The shortcuts I'm already using with Spark is extremely fast and efficient. I would like to have the same on my new Mac with Ventura.

 

[MacGizmo]

Spark still works as far as I know, but I moved on from it a long time ago, so I'm not sure. I use Default Folder X to do exactly what you're asking about (opening specific folders both in the Finder and in Open/Save dialog boxes) using keyboard shortcuts.

As far as overriding the default Fn keys, you can remap those keys using numerous apps, but it depends on which keyboard you use and the amount of effort you want to spend doing it.

 

[bogdanw]

Automator – QuickAction – No input - any application - Run Shell Script

open "/path/to/folder"

save and then go to System Settings – Keyboard – Shortcuts – Services - add a shortcut