omnikey-keyboard/FEATURES.md

OmniKey Feature List

For Everyday Users

Core Input

• Swipe/glide typing with gesture trails
• Multi-touch support
• Voice-to-text with ML Kit
• Handwriting recognition
• Haptic feedback (customizable intensity)
• Key press sounds (normal, mechanical, silent)
• Long-press alternate characters (à, é, ñ, etc.)
• Symbol/number switching
• Emoji picker with search & recents
• GIF/sticker integration
• Kaomoji picker

Smart Typing

• Autocorrect (adjustable aggressiveness)
• Autocomplete with 3 suggestions
• Next-word prediction (context-aware)
• Grammar checking
• Spell checking
• Personal dictionary
• Text expansion/shortcuts (omw → On my way!)
• Clipboard history (last 100)
• Smart paste (auto-format phone, email, URLs)
• Auto-capitalization
• Auto-punctuation
• Double-space for period

Layout & Customization

• Multiple layouts (QWERTY, AZERTY, Dvorak, Colemak, QWERTZ)
• Split keyboard (tablets)
• One-handed mode (slide left/right)
• Floating keyboard (movable, resizable)
• Compact mode
• Key height adjustment
• Keyboard scaling (50%-150%)
• Theme editor with unlimited custom themes
• RGB lighting effects
• Custom key borders/spacing
• Font customization
• Background images with blur/dim

Languages

• 100+ language support
• Multi-language without switching
• Auto language detection
• Bilingual predictions
• Script switching (Latin/Cyrillic/Arabic/etc)
• RTL language support
• Spacebar swipe to switch languages

Gestures

• Cursor control via spacebar swipe
• Swipe up from backspace = delete word
• Swipe left/right on keyboard = undo/redo
• Two-finger swipe = select text
• Long-press space = language menu
• Double-tap shift = caps lock
• Pinch to resize keyboard
• Custom gesture mappings

Privacy & Security

• Incognito mode (no learning/history)
• Offline mode (no network)
• Encrypted local storage
• Auto-clear clipboard (configurable)
• Biometric clipboard protection
• No data collection toggle
• Per-app incognito

Accessibility

• High contrast themes
• Large keys mode
• Voice feedback (TalkBack)
• Braille keyboard
• Switch access support
• One-handed modes
• Sticky keys
• Adjustable key spacing

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For Developers & Programmers

Code Input

• Dedicated coding layout - Quick access to: {}[]()<>\/|&*+-=;:"'
• Symbol layer optimization - Frequently used symbols on primary layer
• Backtick/tilde easy access - Long-press on key
• Bracket/paren auto-pairing - Type { auto-inserts } and places cursor between
• Smart indent - Auto-indent after { or :
• Tab key - Configurable tab size (2, 4, 8 spaces or \t)
• Arrow keys - Virtual or swipe-based for precise cursor control
• Escape key - Long-press or dedicated key
• Function keys - F1-F12 accessible
• Multi-line paste - Preserves indentation

Code Completion

• Language-aware autocomplete - Detects context (Python, JS, Java, etc.)
• Snippet expansion - for → full for-loop template
• Variable/function recall - Suggests recently typed identifiers
• Common patterns - if, switch, try/catch, imports
• API/library completions - Common functions (console.log, print, etc.)
• Regex builder - Visual regex construction
• Git commands - Quick access to common git CLI commands

Terminal Mode

• Terminal-optimized layout - Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Tab prominent
• Command history - Recalls recent commands
• Path completion - File/directory autocomplete
• Sudo shortcuts - Quick "sudo !!" insertion
• Pipe/redirect symbols - |, >, >>, <, 2>&1 easy access
• Escape sequences - \n, \t, \r, \e quick insert
• Common flags - -v, --help, -rf suggestions

Developer Tools

• JSON formatter - Paste JSON, auto-format
• Base64 encode/decode - Select text, convert
• URL encode/decode - Quick conversion
• Hash generator - MD5, SHA256 from text
• UUID generator - Insert UUID v4
• Lorem ipsum - Quick placeholder text
• Color picker - Insert hex/rgb colors
• Timestamp converter - Unix to human-readable

Git Integration

• Commit message templates - Conventional commits format
• Branch name suggestions - feature/, bugfix/, hotfix/
• Issue references - #123 quick insert
• Co-author lines - Template for pair programming

API/Web Dev

• HTTP method shortcuts - GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH
• Status codes - Quick reference (200, 404, 500, etc.)
• Content-type headers - application/json, etc.
• cURL command builder - Template with placeholders
• JWT decoder - Paste token, decode payload

Text Processing

• Case conversion - camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, PascalCase, UPPER_CASE
• Line sorting - Alphabetical, length, reverse
• Duplicate line removal
• Line numbering
• Column extraction - CSV/TSV manipulation
• Whitespace cleanup - Trim, normalize

Documentation

• JSDoc/Docstring templates - Language-aware
• Markdown shortcuts - #, **, ``, [](), - [ ]
• Comment blocks - /* */, //, #,
• ASCII art generator - For banner comments
• Table generators - Markdown/ASCII tables

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For Writers & Content Creators

Writing Assistance

• Grammar checking - Real-time with ML
• Style suggestions - Clarity, conciseness
• Thesaurus - Synonym suggestions on long-press
• Word definitions - Built-in dictionary
• Readability score - Flesch-Kincaid grade level
• Word count - Real-time counter in status bar
• Character count - With/without spaces
• Reading time estimate - Based on word count
• Sentence length analysis - Flags overly long sentences

Text Expansion

• Smart quotes - "text" → "text" (curly quotes)
• Em/en dashes - -- → —, - → –
• Ellipsis - ... → …
• Common fractions - 1/2 → ½
• Copyright symbols - (c) → ©, (tm) → ™
• Degree symbol - Quick access to °
• Accent insertion - e+' → é (compose key style)

Markdown

• Full markdown toolbar - Headers, bold, italic, lists, links
• Live preview - See formatted text
• Link insertion - Paste URL, auto-format [](url)
• Image insertion - ![alt](url) template
• Task lists - - [ ] checkbox creation
• Table creator - Visual table builder
• Footnote support - [^1] insertion

Creative Writing

• Character name database - Store character names for quick access
• Location database - Store settings/locations
• Scene templates - Novel/screenplay format
• Dialogue formatting - Auto-quotes and attribution
• Time/date stamping - Journal entries
• Word of the day - Vocabulary building

Content Structure

• Outline mode - Hierarchical text organization
• Heading navigation - Jump between sections
• Folding - Collapse sections
• Bookmarks - Mark important positions
• Annotations - Side notes without editing main text

Formatting

• Title case converter - Proper headline capitalization
• Sentence case - Fix ALL CAPS
• Smart capitalization - Names, places
• Quote normalization - Standardize quote styles
• Whitespace cleanup - Remove extra spaces/lines

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For Translators & Multilingual Users

Translation

• Inline translation - Select text, translate
• Multi-language prediction - Mix languages freely
• Bilingual dictionaries - Word lookup in both directions
• Phrase book - Common phrases per language
• False friends detection - Warn about similar but different words

Language Learning

• Vocabulary builder - Save new words
• Conjugation helper - Verb forms
• Gender indicators - For gendered languages
• Pronunciation guide - IPA symbols
• Practice mode - Type in target language only

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For Social Media Managers

Social Features

• Hashtag suggestions - Based on content
• @ mention autocomplete - From contacts/recent
• Emoji search - By keyword (heart, laugh, etc.)
• Emoji combinations - Emoji kitchen
• Trending emoji - What's popular
• Kaomoji library - ¯_(ツ)_/¯, (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

Templates

• Bio templates - Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• CTA templates - Call-to-action phrases
• Engagement templates - "Tell me in the comments"
• Scheduling notation - Mark posts with dates

Analytics

• Character limits - Twitter (280), SMS (160)
• Optimal post length - Platform-specific
• Hashtag count - Warn if too many

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For Data Entry Professionals

Numeric Input

• Numeric keypad mode - Calculator-style layout
• Decimal alignment - Automatic decimal point
• Thousands separator - 1,000,000 auto-format
• Currency symbols - $, €, ¥, £ quick access
• Percentage - Auto % symbol
• Math operators - +, -, ×, ÷, =
• Parentheses - For negative numbers

Form Filling

• Field type detection - Email, phone, address auto-format
• Saved entries - Recent addresses, emails
• Credit card format - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX spacing
• Date formats - MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, ISO
• Phone formats - Country-specific (US: (555) 555-5555)
• Postal code - Format per country

Bulk Entry

• Copy down - Repeat last entry
• Sequence generation - 1, 2, 3... or Mon, Tue, Wed...
• Template fields - First Name, Last Name, etc.
• Validation - Check format before submit

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For Gamers

Gaming Mode

• WASD layout - Movement keys prominent
• Quick chat - Common phrases (gg, glhf, lol)
• Emote shortcuts - Game-specific emotes
• Reduced latency - Optimized touch response
• Minimal UI - More screen real estate
• Custom macros - Combo inputs

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For Accessibility Users

Motor Impairments

• Sticky keys - Press modifier keys sequentially
• Large touch targets - Extra-large key size
• Dwell clicking - Hover to type
• Switch control - External switch support
• Voice control - Full voice navigation
• Morse code input - Two-key typing

Visual Impairments

• High contrast - Black on white or reverse
• Large text - Up to 48pt
• Voice feedback - Reads keys as typed
• Braille support - External display
• Screen reader - Full TalkBack integration
• Haptic feedback - Enhanced vibration patterns

Cognitive Accessibility

• Simplified mode - Large keys, simple layout
• Word prediction - Next word suggestions
• Picture-based input - Symbol keyboard
• Reading guide - Highlight current word
• Focus mode - Reduce distractions

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For Medical/Legal Professionals

Medical

• Medical terminology - Specialized dictionary
• Prescription templates - Rx format
• Dosage calculator - mg/kg, ml/hr
• Medical abbreviations - qd, bid, tid, prn
• ICD/CPT codes - Quick reference
• SOAP note template - Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Legal

• Legal citations - Bluebook format
• Case law references - v., et al., supra
• Section symbols - §, ¶
• Latin phrases - ipso facto, in re, ex parte
• Contract templates - Whereas, hereinafter

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For Musicians

Music Notation

• Music symbols - ♩, ♪, ♫, ♬, ♭, ♮, ♯
• Chord notation - C, Cm, C7, Cmaj7
• Lyrics formatting - Verse/chorus templates
• Time signatures - 4/4, 3/4, 6/8
• Tempo markings - Allegro, Andante, etc.

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For Math/Science Users

Mathematical

• Math symbols - ∑, ∫, ∂, ∞, ≈, ≠, ≤, ≥, ±, √, ∛, π
• Superscript/subscript - x², H₂O
• Greek letters - α, β, γ, δ, θ, λ, μ, σ, ω
• Set notation - ∈, ∉, ∪, ∩, ⊂, ⊃
• Logic symbols - ∧, ∨, ¬, ∀, ∃
• Arrows - →, ←, ↔, ⇒, ⇐, ⇔

Scientific

• Chemical formulas - Auto-subscript numbers
• Units - m/s², kg/m³, °C, °F, K
• Scientific notation - 1.23×10⁵
• Chemical equations - + → ⇌ balancing

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For Business Professionals

Productivity

• Meeting templates - Agenda, action items
• Email signatures - Multiple profiles
• Professional greetings - Dear, Hello, Hi [Name]
• Sign-offs - Best regards, Sincerely, etc.
• Business abbreviations - FYI, ASAP, EOD, COB
• Calendar notation - Time zones, date formats

Financial

• Spreadsheet functions - SUM, AVERAGE, IF
• Financial symbols - $, €, ¥, £, ₹, ₽, ₿
• Accounting notation - (1,000) for negative
• Percentage calculations - Quick % converter

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Technical Features (All Users Benefit)

Performance

• Low latency - <10ms touch response
• Efficient memory - <50MB RAM usage
• Fast startup - <100ms load time
• Smooth animations - 60fps scrolling
• Background processing - Async learning

Machine Learning

• On-device ML - No cloud required
• Custom models - Train on your writing style
• Context awareness - Different suggestions per app
• Personalized predictions - Learn over time
• Adaptive layouts - Bigger keys for often-pressed

Sync & Backup

• Cloud sync - Optional, encrypted
• Export/import - Settings, themes, dictionary
• Backup reminders - Don't lose customizations
• Multi-device - Sync across phones/tablets

Extensibility

• Plugin system - Third-party extensions
• Theme marketplace - Download/share themes
• Dictionary imports - Add specialized vocabularies
• API access - For power users
• Macro recording - Record keystroke sequences

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Quality of Life

Intelligent Features

• App-specific settings - Different behavior per app
• Time-based profiles - Day/night modes auto-switch
• Battery optimization - Reduce features on low battery
• Network awareness - Disable cloud features offline
• Error recovery - Never lose typed text

Customization

• Everything is optional - Disable any feature
• Granular controls - Fine-tune every aspect
• Preset profiles - Quick switch (coder, writer, gamer)
• A/B testing - Try settings, revert easily
• Quick settings - Toggle common options from keyboard

Help & Learning

• Interactive tutorial - First-run experience
• Gesture hints - Show available swipes
• Feature discovery - Highlight unused features
• Tooltips - Explain every option
• Searchable help - Find any setting quickly