Overview
Keyboard extensions may sometimes have to open a URL or trigger a deep link, for instance to the main app or System Settings.
Since Keyboard extensions can’t use UIApplication.shared, KeyboardKit has other alternate ways to open URLs and trigger deep links.
How to open URLs from a keyboard extension
One way to open a URL from a keyboard, is to use the KeyboardInputViewController’s openUrl(_:).
Another way is to trigger a url(_:id:) action and let the KeyboardActionHandler in services handle it. This lets us avoid having to depend on the controller, which can lead to memory leaks.
How to open System Settings
KeyboardKit defines a .systemSettings URL that can be used to open your app in System Settings.
If your keyboard randomly navigates to the System Settings root instead of your app, try to add an empty settings bundle to your app.
👑 KeyboardKit Pro
KeyboardKit Pro can navigate back to a keyboard from the main app, by using its extended host application capabilities.
Documentation
The information on this page is shortened to be easier to overview. For more information see the online documentation.
Core Features
KeyboardKit is packed with features to help you build amazing custom keyboards. You can upgrade to KeyboardKit Pro to unlock pro features.
Essentials
KeyboardKit provides essential features, utilities & views.
Pro Features
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks features like autocomplete, emojis, AI, etc.
Actions
KeyboardKit makes it easy to handle keyboard actions.
App
KeyboardKit makes it easy to set up your app and keyboard.
Callouts
KeyboardKit can show input & secondary action callouts.
Device Utilities
KeyboardKit has device-specific utilities.
Emojis
KeyboardKit defines emojis, emoji categories, skin tones, etc.
Feedback
KeyboardKit can trigger audio & haptic feedback.
Gestures
KeyboardKit has a customizable keyboard gesture engine.
Host
KeyboardKit can identify the host application.
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.
👑 Pro Features
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks pro features that take your keyboard to the next level. Go pro today!
Essentials
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks system keyboard and theme previews.
AI Support
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks features that are needed for AI.
App
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks app-specific screens & views.
Autocomplete
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks on-device & remote autocomplete.
Callouts
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks localized callouts for all locales.
Dictation
KeyboardKit Pro can trigger dictation from the keyboard.
Emoji Keyboard
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks an emoji keyboard.
External Keyboards
KeyboardKit Pro can detect if an external keyboard is being used.
Host
KeyboardKit Pro can identify and open specific host applications.
Layout
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks localized layouts for all locales.
Localization
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks support for 60+ locales.
Previews
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks system keyboard and theme previews.
Proxy Utilities
KeyboardKit Pro makes the proxy able to read the full document.
Text Input
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks tools to let you type within the keyboard
Themes
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks a theme engine & many standard themes.