fish_key_reader - explore what characters keyboard keys send

Synopsis

fish_key_reader [OPTIONS]

Description

fish_key_reader is used to explain how you would bind a certain key sequence. By default, it prints the bind command for one key sequence read interactively over standard input.

The following options are available:

-c or --continuous

Begins a session where multiple key sequences can be inspected. By default the program exits after capturing a single key sequence.

-h or --help

Displays help about using this command.

-V or --verbose

Explain what sequence was received in addition to the decoded key.

-v or --version

Displays the current fish version and then exits.

Usage Notes

fish_key_reader intentionally disables handling of many signals. To terminate fish_key_reader in --continuous mode do:

  • press ctrl-c twice, or
  • press ctrl-d twice, or
  • type exit, or
  • type quit

Example

> fish_key_reader
Press a key:
# press up-arrow
bind up 'do something'

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Licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.
https://fishshell.com/docs/4.0/cmds/fish_key_reader.html