diff --git a/kitty/boss.py b/kitty/boss.py
index 59e819e3c..f42027f9f 100644
--- a/kitty/boss.py
+++ b/kitty/boss.py
@@ -1169,6 +1169,8 @@ class Boss:
                         if len(actions) > 1:
                             self.drain_actions(list(actions[1:]), window_for_dispatch, dispatch_type)
                 except Exception as e:
+                    import traceback
+                    traceback.print_exc()
                     self.show_error('Key action failed', f'{actions[0].pretty()}\n{e}')
                     consumed = True
         return consumed