Parrot Code Input System

A comprehensive input framework for Unity providing cross-platform input abstraction, virtual keyboards, navigation systems, themed UI controls, and seamless integration with the Parrot Code Event System.

Features

• ⌨️ Cross-platform virtual keyboard
• 🎮 Unified input abstraction
• 🖱️ Mouse, keyboard, touch, and gamepad support
• 📱 Mobile-friendly input utilities
• 🧭 UI navigation framework
• 🔘 Themed buttons and interactive controls
• 🎨 UI state management (Normal, Hover, Pressed, Disabled, Selected)
• 📢 Global input events via the Event Bus
• 📝 Input validation utilities
• ⚡ Runtime input device detection

Installation

Install the package via the Unity Package Manager.

Dependencies

• Parrot Code Native
• Parrot Code Extensions
• Parrot Code UI
• Parrot Code Event System

These dependencies will be resolved automatically by the Unity Package Manager.

Usage

Import the required namespace:

using ParrotCode.InputSystem;

Example:

InputManager.InputSubmitted += OnInputSubmitted;

private void OnInputSubmitted(InputSubmittedEvent e)
{
    Debug.Log($"Input received: {e.Value}");
}

The package provides reusable components for building consistent user input experiences across desktop, mobile, console, and XR platforms.

Planned Features

• Cross-platform virtual keyboard
• Input abstraction layer
• Keyboard and mouse helpers
• Touch gesture recognition
• Gamepad navigation
• UI navigation framework
• Focus management
• Themed buttons
• Text input controls
• Input validation
• Rebindable controls
• Input recording and playback
• Input simulation for testing
• Accessibility helpers
• Event Bus integration

Compatibility

• Unity 2022.3 LTS or newer
• Unity Input System
• Unity UI Toolkit
• Unity uGUI

License

Proprietary software.

Copyright (c) Sludgy Parrot (Pty) Ltd. All Rights Reserved.