Is there an open source library JS for keyboard binding in the browser?

Question

I am looking to create a JavaScript app that relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts, is here a open-source library that answers those needs with cross-browser support and an easy Api?

Answer 1

KeyMaster

A simple micro-library for defining and dispatching keyboard shortcuts. It has no dependencies.

// define short of 'a'
key('a', function(){ alert('you pressed a!') });

// returning false stops the event and prevents default browser events
key('ctrl+r', function(){ alert('stopped reload!'); return false });

// multiple shortcuts that do the same thing
key('⌘+r, ctrl+r', function(){ });

Answer 2

I recently wrote a library called mousetrap. Check it out at http://craig.is/killing/mice.

It is similar to keymaster, but also supports key sequences, international keyboard layouts, binding directly to special characters, specifying which event to listen for, etc.

It has no dependencies as well.

Answer 3

Have a look at jquery.hotkeys and KeyboardJS.