Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-macos

Cmd+K to create links

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Description

### What
When a text is highlighted, hitting Cmd+K will transform it to a link to the URL in the "copy" memory (i.e., the link that would be pasted should we press on Cmd+V).

### Why
Links in Markdown can be a bit cumbersome. I use simplenote to store many links and this feature would make simplenote much more productive for me. Besides, Cmd+K is a well-known shortcut for creating links in Markdown (e.g., [Typora](https://support.typora.io/Shortcut-Keys/#format), or even GitHub). Greater compatibility between Markdown editors is always a plus.

### How
![cmdk](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/22742874/76971832-0dd9a180-692e-11ea-8844-d23ea655f62a.gif)

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests; begin by locating the macOS Markdown editor and the existing Cmd+V clipboard handling. Verify the highlighted text becomes a Markdown link using the URL currently in the copy memory, and confirm the behavior with the illustrated Cmd+K workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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