diff --git a/tools/lint-hotkeys b/tools/lint-hotkeys
index 83a7db068e..648b80b0c7 100755
--- a/tools/lint-hotkeys
+++ b/tools/lint-hotkeys
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ def main(fix: bool) -> None:
     if fix:
         generate_hotkeys_file()
     else:
+        lint_help_categories()
         lint_hotkeys_file()
 
 
@@ -80,6 +81,22 @@ def lint_hotkeys_file() -> None:
     sys.exit(error_flag)
 
 
+def lint_help_categories() -> None:
+    """
+    Check if HELP_CATEGORIES contains all key categories
+    """
+    missing_categories = [
+        binding["key_category"]
+        for binding in KEY_BINDINGS.values()
+        if binding["key_category"] not in HELP_CATEGORIES
+    ]
+    if missing_categories:
+        print(
+            f"Missing categories in HELP_CATEGORIES (keys.py file): {missing_categories}"
+        )
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
 def generate_hotkeys_file() -> None:
     """
     Generate OUTPUT_FILE based on help text description and