diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 2f4ea73..fc011be 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -94,3 +94,6 @@ typings/
 # Electron-Forge
 out/
 src/build.json
+
+# Claude Code worktrees
+.claude/worktrees/
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 5beb55d..1abd12d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 1.0.58
+
+- Feat: ⌃+⌘+T global shortcut for Terminal tab (customizable in Settings)
+- Fix: Cmd+←/→ in xterm (beginning/end of line)
+
 ## 1.0.57
 
 - Fix: menubar Keyboard Shortcuts submenu now reflects custom shortcuts
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 68ed2a0..bee3673 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # CodeV Development Guide
 
+## Git
+
+- **Default branch: `main`** (changed from `develop` — PRs should target `main`)
+- `develop` branch is legacy and no longer used
+
 ## Build Commands
 
 - Electron: `yarn start` (dev), `yarn make` (build), `yarn dev` (with server)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 70e9fb4..e64ccbf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ For the full same-cwd accuracy matrix (detection + switch by launch method and t
 
 ### Embedded Terminal
 
-CodeV includes a built-in terminal tab (powered by xterm.js + node-pty, same technology as VS Code's integrated terminal). Press `⌘+3` or click the **Term** tab to open it.
+CodeV includes a built-in terminal tab (powered by xterm.js + node-pty, same technology as VS Code's integrated terminal). Press `⌃+⌘+T` from anywhere (global shortcut) or `⌘+3` when CodeV is in foreground to open it.
 
 - Pre-spawned on app start for instant access
 - Default working directory: Settings → Working Directory (fallback to home)
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e039e07..b1368eb 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "CodeV",
   "productName": "CodeV",
-  "version": "1.0.57",
+  "version": "1.0.58",
   "description": "Quick switcher for VS Code, Cursor, and Claude Code sessions",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
diff --git a/src/TrayGenerator.ts b/src/TrayGenerator.ts
index fa9f271..2dfdd67 100644
--- a/src/TrayGenerator.ts
+++ b/src/TrayGenerator.ts
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ export interface ShortcutSettings {
   quickSwitcher: string;
   aiInsight: string;
   aiChat: string;
+  terminal: string;
 }
 
 export class TrayGenerator {
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ export class TrayGenerator {
     quickSwitcher: 'Command+Control+R',
     aiInsight: 'Command+Control+E',
     aiChat: 'Command+Control+C',
+    terminal: 'Command+Control+T',
   };
 
   constructor(
@@ -91,6 +93,7 @@ export class TrayGenerator {
         label: 'Keyboard Shortcuts',
         submenu: [
           { label: `${this.acceleratorToMenuLabel(this.shortcuts.quickSwitcher)}: Open CodeV Quick Switcher`, enabled: false },
+          { label: `${this.acceleratorToMenuLabel(this.shortcuts.terminal)}: Terminal`, enabled: false },
           { label: 'Tab: Switch Projects / Sessions', enabled: false },
           { label: `${this.acceleratorToMenuLabel(this.shortcuts.aiInsight)}: AI Assistant Insight`, enabled: false },
           { label: `${this.acceleratorToMenuLabel(this.shortcuts.aiChat)}: AI Assistant Smart Chat`, enabled: false },
diff --git a/src/electron-api.d.ts b/src/electron-api.d.ts
index fc4925a..0c95feb 100644
--- a/src/electron-api.d.ts
+++ b/src/electron-api.d.ts
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ interface IElectronAPI {
   onFolderSelected: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
   onWorkingFolderIterated: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
   onFocusWindow: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
+  onSwitchToTerminal: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
+  onCheckTerminalAndHide: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
   onXWinNotFound: (callback: IpcCallback) => void;
 
   // AI Assistant insight events
@@ -108,9 +110,9 @@ interface IElectronAPI {
   searchConversations: (searchTerm: string) => Promise<any>;
 
   // Keyboard shortcuts
-  getShortcuts: () => Promise<{ quickSwitcher: string; aiInsight: string; aiChat: string }>;
+  getShortcuts: () => Promise<{ quickSwitcher: string; aiInsight: string; aiChat: string; terminal: string }>;
   setShortcut: (key: string, accelerator: string) => Promise<{ success: boolean; error?: string }>;
-  resetShortcuts: () => Promise<{ quickSwitcher: string; aiInsight: string; aiChat: string }>;
+  resetShortcuts: () => Promise<{ quickSwitcher: string; aiInsight: string; aiChat: string; terminal: string }>;
   pauseShortcut: (key: string) => Promise<void>;
   resumeShortcut: (key: string) => Promise<void>;
 
diff --git a/src/main.ts b/src/main.ts
index 7b4a223..1e4f5e6 100644
--- a/src/main.ts
+++ b/src/main.ts
@@ -1205,6 +1205,7 @@ const trayToggleEvtHandler = async () => {
     quickSwitcher: 'Command+Control+R',
     aiInsight: 'Command+Control+E',
     aiChat: 'Command+Control+C',
+    terminal: 'Command+Control+T',
   };
 
   // Shortcut callback: Quick Switcher
@@ -1516,11 +1517,27 @@ const trayToggleEvtHandler = async () => {
     // End of the new implementation
   };
 
+  // Shortcut callback: Terminal (Ctrl+Cmd+T) — toggle behavior like Quick Switcher
+  const terminalCallback = () => {
+    if (BrowserWindow.getAllWindows().length === 0) {
+      switcherWindow = createSwitcherWindow();
+    }
+    const window = getSwitcherWindow();
+    if (window && window.isVisible()) {
+      // If already showing Terminal tab, hide; otherwise switch to Terminal
+      window.webContents.send('check-terminal-and-hide');
+    } else if (window) {
+      window.webContents.send('switch-to-terminal');
+      showSwitcherWindow();
+    }
+  };
+
   // Map shortcut keys to their callbacks
   const shortcutCallbacks: Record<string, () => void> = {
     quickSwitcher: quickSwitcherCallback,
     aiInsight: aiInsightCallback,
     aiChat: aiChatCallback,
+    terminal: terminalCallback,
   };
 
   // Register all shortcuts from settings (or defaults)
@@ -1542,6 +1559,7 @@ const trayToggleEvtHandler = async () => {
     quickSwitcher: ((await settings.get('shortcut-quickSwitcher')) as string) || DEFAULT_SHORTCUTS.quickSwitcher,
     aiInsight: ((await settings.get('shortcut-aiInsight')) as string) || DEFAULT_SHORTCUTS.aiInsight,
     aiChat: ((await settings.get('shortcut-aiChat')) as string) || DEFAULT_SHORTCUTS.aiChat,
+    terminal: ((await settings.get('shortcut-terminal')) as string) || DEFAULT_SHORTCUTS.terminal,
   });
 
   const syncTrayShortcuts = async () => {
diff --git a/src/popup.tsx b/src/popup.tsx
index 15963a6..acf2c8c 100644
--- a/src/popup.tsx
+++ b/src/popup.tsx
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ const PopupDefaultExample = ({
     quickSwitcher: 'Command+Control+R',
     aiInsight: 'Command+Control+E',
     aiChat: 'Command+Control+C',
+    terminal: 'Command+Control+T',
   });
   const [editingShortcut, setEditingShortcut] = useState<string | null>(null);
   const [shortcutError, setShortcutError] = useState('');
@@ -214,6 +215,7 @@ const PopupDefaultExample = ({
         quickSwitcher: defaults.quickSwitcher,
         aiInsight: defaults.aiInsight,
         aiChat: defaults.aiChat,
+        terminal: defaults.terminal,
       });
     }
     setEditingShortcut(null);
@@ -232,6 +234,7 @@ const PopupDefaultExample = ({
     { key: 'quickSwitcher', label: 'Quick Switcher' },
     { key: 'aiInsight', label: 'AI Insight' },
     { key: 'aiChat', label: 'AI Chat' },
+    { key: 'terminal', label: 'Terminal' },
   ];
 
   return (
diff --git a/src/preload.ts b/src/preload.ts
index 7b3c08a..ec3e8e3 100644
--- a/src/preload.ts
+++ b/src/preload.ts
@@ -71,6 +71,8 @@ contextBridge.exposeInMainWorld('electronAPI', {
     ipcRenderer.on('working-folder-iterated', callback),
   openExternal: (url: string) => ipcRenderer.send('open-external', url),
   onFocusWindow: (callback: any) => ipcRenderer.on('window-focus', callback),
+  onSwitchToTerminal: (callback: any) => ipcRenderer.on('switch-to-terminal', callback),
+  onCheckTerminalAndHide: (callback: any) => ipcRenderer.on('check-terminal-and-hide', callback),
   onXWinNotFound: (callback: any) => ipcRenderer.on('xwin-not-found', callback),
 
   // Listen for code to explain in the ai assistant window
diff --git a/src/switcher-ui.tsx b/src/switcher-ui.tsx
index 3028709..ad2b896 100644
--- a/src/switcher-ui.tsx
+++ b/src/switcher-ui.tsx
@@ -491,6 +491,20 @@ function SwitcherApp() {
       forceFocusOnInput();
     });
 
+    window.electronAPI.onSwitchToTerminal(() => {
+      modeRef.current = 'terminal';
+      setMode('terminal');
+    });
+
+    window.electronAPI.onCheckTerminalAndHide(() => {
+      if (modeRef.current === 'terminal') {
+        window.electronAPI.hideApp();
+      } else {
+        modeRef.current = 'terminal';
+        setMode('terminal');
+      }
+    });
+
     // Data refresh on window focus:
     // - Projects: always refetch (complements tab-switch which doesn't refetch projects)
     // - Sessions: only refetch if sessions tab is active (tab-switch already fetches on entry)
diff --git a/src/terminal-tab.tsx b/src/terminal-tab.tsx
index 87eb332..51a5c2d 100644
--- a/src/terminal-tab.tsx
+++ b/src/terminal-tab.tsx
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ const TerminalTab = ({ visible }: { visible: boolean }) => {
     term.attachCustomKeyEventHandler((e) => {
       if (e.metaKey && ['1', '2', '3', '[', ']'].includes(e.key)) return false;
       if (e.ctrlKey && e.key === 'Tab') return false;
+      // Cmd+←/→ → beginning/end of line
+      if (e.type === 'keydown' && e.metaKey && e.key === 'ArrowLeft') { term.input('\x01'); return false; }
+      if (e.type === 'keydown' && e.metaKey && e.key === 'ArrowRight') { term.input('\x05'); return false; }
       return true;
     });