hotkey

Installation
Summary

Structured guide for implementing keyboard shortcuts in a chat application.

  • Covers five-step implementation process: defining hotkey constants, registering default key combinations, adding i18n translations, creating and registering hooks, and optionally adding tooltips
  • Supports scope-based hotkey management (global or chat-specific) with conflict detection and platform-agnostic key modifiers
  • Includes best practices for grouping, conflict checking, and clear user descriptions, plus troubleshooting steps for common issues like scope mismatches and registration problems
SKILL.md

Adding Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

Steps to Add a New Hotkey

1. Update Hotkey Constant

In src/types/hotkey.ts:

export const HotkeyEnum = {
  // existing...
  ClearChat: 'clearChat', // Add new
} as const;

2. Register Default Hotkey

In src/const/hotkeys.ts:

import { KeyMapEnum as Key, combineKeys } from '@lobehub/ui';

export const HOTKEYS_REGISTRATION: HotkeyRegistration = [
  {
    group: HotkeyGroupEnum.Conversation,
    id: HotkeyEnum.ClearChat,
    keys: combineKeys([Key.Mod, Key.Shift, Key.Backspace]),
    scopes: [HotkeyScopeEnum.Chat],
  },
];

3. Add i18n Translation

In src/locales/default/hotkey.ts:

const hotkey: HotkeyI18nTranslations = {
  clearChat: {
    desc: '清空当前会话的所有消息记录',
    title: '清空聊天记录',
  },
};

4. Create and Register Hook

In src/hooks/useHotkeys/chatScope.ts:

export const useClearChatHotkey = () => {
  const clearMessages = useChatStore((s) => s.clearMessages);
  return useHotkeyById(HotkeyEnum.ClearChat, clearMessages);
};

export const useRegisterChatHotkeys = () => {
  useClearChatHotkey();
  // ...other hotkeys
};

5. Add Tooltip (Optional)

const clearChatHotkey = useUserStore(settingsSelectors.getHotkeyById(HotkeyEnum.ClearChat));

<Tooltip hotkey={clearChatHotkey} title={t('clearChat.title', { ns: 'hotkey' })}>
  <Button icon={<DeleteOutlined />} onClick={clearMessages} />
</Tooltip>;

Best Practices

  1. Scope: Choose global or chat scope based on functionality
  2. Grouping: Place in appropriate group (System/Layout/Conversation)
  3. Conflict check: Ensure no conflict with system/browser shortcuts
  4. Platform: Use Key.Mod instead of hardcoded Ctrl or Cmd
  5. Clear description: Provide title and description for users

Troubleshooting

  • Not working: Check scope and RegisterHotkeys hook
  • Not in settings: Verify HOTKEYS_REGISTRATION config
  • Conflict: HotkeyInput component shows warnings
  • Page-specific: Ensure correct scope activation
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