Overview
SwiftUI previews are a great way to work on your design in Xcode, without having to launch an app. Just update your views and models, and the preview will update.
KeyboardKit has preview-specific services and state, that can be used in your previews. This makes it easy to set up and preview your keyboard-specific views directly in Xcode.
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks powerful keyboard and theme previews that can be used both within SwiftUI previews, as well as in the main app target.
Preview-specific state and services
KeyboardKit has preview values for all services & state. For instance, KeyboardContext has a preview context, the KeyboardInputViewController has a preview controller, etc.
These types make it easy to use KeyboardKit types in SwiftUI previews. For instance, this is how you can pass in state and services into a custom view:
#Preview {
CustomView(actionHandler: .preview)
.environmentObject(KeyboardContext.preview)
}
You can take a look at the source code of the various views in the library for inspiration.
👑 KeyboardKit Pro
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks powerful system keyboard previews.
For instance, a KeyboardViewPreview can be used to preview a KeyboardView in different ways.
There is also a lightweight SystemKeyboardButtonPreview that can preview many themes at once.
Documentation
The information on this page is shortened to be easier to overview. For more information see the online documentation. For KeyboardKit pro, see the pro 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.