Plum Amazing (http://plumamazing.com) has updated iKey, software for automating repetitive actions on the Mac, to version 2.5. It now works in conjunction with KeyCue to display shortcuts and hotkeys. iKey the best way to automate repetitive actions on the Mac.

In essence, an iKey shortcut is a little program in its own right, but you don’t need to know programming to create an iKey shortcut. All you have to do is put together three necessary parts of a shortcut. One or more commands that give the shortcut its functionality, a context in which it runs, and a launcher that defines how the shortcut is activated.

Together iKey and KeyCue offer greater power, control and automation for any Mac OS X program including Apple’s Final Cut Pro, iTunes, Garage Band and Aperture, and Adobe’s PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, ColdFusion and LightRoom, says Plum Amazing CEO Julian Miller. With KeyCue, it has always been possible to display and explore available shortcuts on your Mac.

iKey and KeyCue require Mac 10.5 or higher. iKey costs US$30, and KeyCue is priced at $19.99.