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