React Better Hotkeys

A tiny, typed helper for registering global hotkeys in React. It supports both chords (e.g. Shift + Alt + A) and key sequences (e.g. g then h), respects platform-specific modifier keys, and cleans up registrations automatically.

Docs: https://selokhq.github.io/react-better-hotkeys/

Features

• Chainable builders for chords and sequences with full TypeScript coverage.
• Mod alias mapping to ⌘ on macOS and Ctrl on Windows/Linux.
• Distinguish physical key code vs character key so shortcuts stay stable across layouts.
• Efficient global listener optimizing event handling

Installation

npm install react-better-hotkeys

Quick start

import { Hotkey, HotkeyProvider, useHotkey } from "react-better-hotkeys";

function Shortcuts() {
  // Layout-stable chord: Shift + OS-aware Mod + physical "K" key
  useHotkey(Hotkey.Chord.Shift.Mod.K, () => {
    console.log("Shift+⌘+K / Shift+Ctrl+K pressed")
  });

  // Sequence: press "g" then "h"
  useHotkey(Hotkey.Sequence.KeyG.KeyH.end, () => {
    console.log("[G]o [H]ome")
 });

  return null;
}

export default function App() {
  return (
    <HotkeyProvider>
      <Shortcuts />
    </HotkeyProvider>
  );
}

Issues

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License

MIT