Keyboard extensions will by default only send text to the text field in the currently active app, and will not detect if you select a text field within the keyboard.
This makes it hard to build features that require a user to type within the keyboard, like search, AI prompting, etc. Manually implementing these capabilities involve many potential pitfalls.
KeyboardKit therefore adds ways to make this easier, and adds ways to route text to any other text field within the keyboard, by setting the textInputProxy to a custom value.
👑 KeyboardKit Pro
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks text input views that automatically register and unregister themselves as the maib textInputProxy when they receive and lose focus.
This makes it possible to let users type into text fields within the keyboard, without having to write any additional code. This can be used for emoji search, AI prompting, etc.
These views support SwiftUI FocusState and have a focused view modifier that lets you provide a custom done button that slides in when the view is focused.
Documentation
The information on this page is shortened to be easier to overview. For more information, see the online documentation, or the KeyboardKit Pro documentation.
Features
KeyboardKit is packed with features. You can upgrade to KeyboardKit Pro to unlock pro features.
Essentials
KeyboardKit provides essential models, features & views.
Keyboard View
KeyboardKit can render a native-looking, customizable keyboard.
Actions
KeyboardKit lets you trigger and handle keyboard actions.
AI Support
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks features that are needed for AI.
App Utilities
KeyboardKit makes it easy to set up your app and its keyboard.
Autocomplete
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks local & remote autocomplete features.
Callouts
KeyboardKit can show input and secondary action callouts.
Device Utilities
KeyboardKit can identify device types, capabilities, etc.
Dictation
KeyboardKit Pro can trigger dictation from the keyboard.
Emojis
KeyboardKit defines emojis, Pro unlocks an emoji keyboard, etc.
External Keyboards
KeyboardKit Pro can detect if an external keyboard is connected.
Feedback
KeyboardKit can trigger audio & haptic feedback.
Gestures
KeyboardKit can trigger & handle rich keyboard gestures.
Host
KeyboardKit Pro can identify and open specific host applications.
Layout
KeyboardKit has fully dynamic & customizable layout engine.
Localization
KeyboardKit supports 70 locales, with localized resources.
Navigation
KeyboardKit lets you open urls and apps from the keyboard.
Previews
KeyboardKit has built-in support for SwiftUI previews.
Proxy Utilities
KeyboardKit can access the full document content in more ways.
Settings
KeyboardKit has tools for in-app settings & System Settings.
Status
KeyboardKit detects if a keyboard is enabled, has full access, etc.
Text Input
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks tools to let you type within the keyboard
Styling
KeyboardKit lets you style your keyboards to great extent.
Themes
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks a theme engine & many standard themes.