Background
Mirroring functionality in Github simplifies transitioning to Codetree and improves the experience of users. In Github, when editing issue text, if you click CTRL+K you create a markdown hyperlink (e.g., []()).
Notes: https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/getting-started-with-github/keyboard-shortcuts#comments
Solution
Implement CTRL+K functionality in Codetree