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Smart Key - Helm Mode

Because of the way helm is written, you may need a modified version of helm for these Smart Key actions to work. Try them in your own version and if there are any issues, install helm from github.com/rswgnu/helm.

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If pressed within a buffer in helm major mode:
  ACTION KEY
     (1) at the end of the buffer, quits from helm and exits the minibuffer;
     (2) on a candidate line, performs the candidate’s first action and
         remains in the minibuffer;
     (3) on the top, fixed header line, toggles display of the selected
         candidate’s possible actions;
     (4) on an action list line, performs the action after exiting the
         minibuffer;
     (5) on a source section header, moves to the next source section or
         first if on last;
     (6) on a candidate separator line, does nothing;
     (7) in the minibuffer window, ends the helm session and performs the
         selected item’s action.
  ASSIST KEY
     (1) at the end of the buffer, quits from helm and exits the minibuffer;
     (2) on a candidate line, display’s the candidate’s first action
         and remains in the minibuffer;
     (3) on the top, fixed header line, toggles display of the
         selected candidate’s possible actions;
     (4) on an action list line, performs the action after exiting the
         minibuffer;
     (5) on a source section header, moves to the previous source
         section or last if on first;
     (6) on a candidate separator line, does nothing;
     (7) in the minibuffer window, ends the helm session and performs
         the selected item’s action.