vesper-option-action-depth

Map Option Alt key gestures to AI delegation by handling the event altKey property to trigger scoped agent actions on desktop surfaces like cards and rows. This preserves base interaction semantics while adding a lean-in depth ladder for AI-assisted workflows.

The lean-in depth ladder is a structured progression for UI interactions consisting of state, interpretation, suggestion, delegation, and automation. It maps Option Alt modifier triggers to reveal contextual AI guidance without breaking existing manual actions.

Yes, event altKey handling enables scoped AI workflows while keeping base interactions intact. The pattern pairs desktop surfaces like menus and inspectors with Option Alt triggers to reveal contextual AI guidance and scoped delegation.

Lean-in depth interaction design works across macOS and Windows Linux desktop applications. It specifies desktop mapping using the Option Alt modifier and event altKey handling to create consistent AI-native depth on cards, rows, menus, and workspaces.

Design a surface using the Option Alt lean-in pattern by implementing scoped AI workflows for chosen UI surfaces. Apply the depth ladder and surface contracts from the pattern library to enable AI-assisted reorganization while preserving base actions.

Limitations include relying strictly on the Option Alt modifier and event altKey handling, which confines AI-native interactions to desktop environments. The depth ladder requires careful surface contract mapping to avoid disrupting existing manual actions.