Overview
KeyboardKit provides ways to easily identify the host application, which may be of interest for many reasons, e.g. to vary the style of functionality of a keyboard based on the active app.
👑 KeyboardKit Pro unlocks an additional list of popular applications, to make it even easier to get the exact identify of the active app.
Core Features
KeyboardInputViewController has a .hostApplicationBundleId property that tries to resolve the ID of the application that is currently using the keyboard.
KeyboardContext also has a .hostApplicationBundleId property syncs with the controller value. Since you shouldn’t pass around the controller, this may be more convenient to use.
👑 KeyboardKit Pro
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks a KeyboardHostApplication enum that defines a bunch of commonly used applications. This will be expanded over time, so reach out if you miss a certain app.
The KeyboardInputViewController and KeyboardContext are both extended with a hostApplication property, that tries to return a specific application.
Documentation
The information on this page is shortened to be easier to overview. For more information about this feature, code samples, etc. please see the online documentation.
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Essentials
KeyboardKit provides essential features, utilities & views.
Actions
KeyboardKit makes it easy to trigger keyboard-related actions
AI Support
KeyboardKit has features that are needed for AI.
App
KeyboardKit has app-specific screens & views.
Autocomplete
KeyboardKit can perform autocomplete.
Callouts
KeyboardKit can show input & secondary action callouts.
Colors
KeyboardKit defines keyboard-specific colors.
Device Utilities
KeyboardKit has device-specific utilities.
Dictation
KeyboardKit can perform dictation from the keyboard.
Emojis
KeyboardKit defines emojis, categories, skin tones, etc.
External Keyboards
KeyboardKit Pro can detect if an external keyboard is being used.
Feedback
KeyboardKit can trigger audio & haptic feedback.
Gestures
KeyboardKit has a customizable keyboard gesture engine.
Host
KeyboardKit can identify the host application.
Images
KeyboardKit defines keyboard-specific images.
Layout
KeyboardKit has customizable input sets & keyboard layouts.
Localization
KeyboardKit supports 60+ locales and languages.
Navigation
KeyboardKit lets you open urls and apps from the keyboard.
Previews
KeyboardKit has extension keyboard preview support.
Proxy Utilities
KeyboardKit makes your text document proxy do a LOT more.
Settings
KeyboardKit has tools for in-app settings & System Settings.
Status
KeyboardKit detects if a keyboard is enabled, has full access, etc.
Styling
KeyboardKit lets you style your keyboards to great extent.
Text Input
KeyboardKit can input text inside the keyboard extension itself.
Themes
KeyboardKit can use themes to style keyboards in flexible ways.