# CUIA command to save ZS3?

**URL:** <https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cuia-command-to-save-zs3/12629>\
**Category:** Using Zynthian\
**Created:** [December 8, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cuia-command-to-save-zs3/12629 "2025-12-08T17:16:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cuia-command-to-save-zs3/12629/2 "2025-12-10T08:18:59Z")

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Hello @melodikadi - Welcome to Zynthianland!

One way to achieve what you want is writing your own ‘controller driver’ or modifying an existing one:

> [@NEW: Control-device manager + controller device "drivers"](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-control-device-manager-controller-device-drivers/8593):
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> Hi @zynthianers! I’m proud of announcing the new control-device manager and driver subsystem is merged on testing branch. This is nice step forward in our road towards world domination grin The concept behind this is simple to explain with some examples: You plug your “Novation Launchpad Mini MK3” to zynthian, and it 's recognized and configured to manage the zynpad. The pads are colored like the zynpad ones. You can play/stop sequences, change scene, etc. LED feedback works great and you …

> **[Supported plug & play MIDI controllers - ZynthianWiki](https://wiki.zynthian.org/index.php/Supported_plug_%26_play_MIDI_controllers)**

This might be beyond the level of effort you were looking for, although it’s the only way I know of to get the customization you’re asking for, if I understand you correctly.

Another general approach would be to write a feature request and submit it to us via the github issue tracker:

> **[GitHub - zynthian/zynthian-issue-tracking: Centralized Issue Tracking for Zynthian Project](https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-issue-tracking)**
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> Centralized Issue Tracking for Zynthian Project

I do have some questions about what you want and where you’re coming from:

If you could start a ‘script’ (either shell-.sh, or python) from a controller pad or key, would that solve the issue for you?

What kind of Zynthian are you running? DIY, V4 V5 - or more specifically - Do you have a V5 type Zynthian with the Shot//ZS3 button available?

And more generally, could you explain a bit more about how you work and why the existing UI is getting in your way? I partially get it, but I’ m doing a lot of guessing!

And may the Force be with you.

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