how to substitute SUPER keybindings in Emacs terminal mode?

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In GNU Emacs GUI, I use the Mac Command key ⌘ as super: (setq mac-command-modifier 'super)

However, the ⌘ key does not send input to Terminal or iTerm2. Given this, is there a way to simulate the super key and still access my Emacs super keybindings from within terminal mode?

If I'm trying to do keybinding (kbd "s-s"), for instance, can I tell Emacs to look for some substitute, like maybe EscEsck or something? Or even a key-chord like (key-chord-define-global "SS" 'super-modifier)?

Note: I also have keybindings that combine super with other modifier keys, e.g. (kbd "s-S-k"), i.e. ⌘⇧K.

[You can configure individual combinations in iTerm2](https://iterm2.com/documentation-preferences.html). (See http://emacs.stackexchange.com/questions/1020/problems-with-keybindings-when-using-terminal/13957#13957) Does that not work for Super+key combinations? — Gilles 'SO- stop being evil', Nov 15 '15 at 14:59
I don't want to configure 52 key combinations; I want to remap Super itself. — incandescentman, Nov 15 '15 at 19:20

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 17 '17 at 22:37

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You can apply the Super modifier with the sequence C-x @ s (event-apply-super-modifier) to the next key sequence/input event.

See that functions description, other modifiers with C-x @ C-h and the info page "(emacs) Modifier Keys"

answered Oct 17 '17 at 22:37

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