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| 1 | +# ⌨️ Smart Keyboard |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +A customizable Android keyboard designed to bring **desktop-level control** to mobile typing. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +This project focuses on improving text editing efficiency by giving users direct control over cursor movement, selection, and editing — all without leaving the keyboard. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +--- |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## 🚀 Features |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +### 🧠 Smart Suggestions |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +* Real-time word suggestions while typing |
| 14 | +* Helps improve spelling and typing flow |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +### ⌨️ Advanced Text Control |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +* Move cursor using arrow keys |
| 19 | +* Precise text editing without touching the screen |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +### ✂️ Editing Shortcuts |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +* Select text directly from the keyboard |
| 24 | +* Built-in actions: |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | + * Select All |
| 27 | + * Copy |
| 28 | + * Cut |
| 29 | + * Paste |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +### 🎯 Selection System |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +* Use **Shift + Arrow keys** for selection (desktop-style) |
| 34 | +* Makes editing long text much easier |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +### 😊 Emoji Panel |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +* Quick access to commonly used emojis |
| 39 | +* Organized and easy to use |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +--- |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +## 📱 Screenshots |
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| 51 | + |
| 52 | +--- |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +## ⚙️ Installation |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +1. Download the APK from the **Releases section** |
| 57 | +2. Install on your Android device |
| 58 | +3. Enable the keyboard: |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | + * Go to **Settings → Languages & Input → Keyboards** |
| 61 | + * Enable **Smart Keyboard** |
| 62 | +4. Select it as your default keyboard |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +--- |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +## 🛠️ Tech Stack |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +* Kotlin |
| 69 | +* Android InputMethodService (IME) |
| 70 | +* Custom XML UI |
| 71 | +* SharedPreferences (for settings) |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +--- |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## 🧠 How It Works |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +* Uses `InputMethodService` to create a custom keyboard |
| 78 | +* Handles input via `InputConnection` |
| 79 | +* Implements suggestion system using dictionary matching |
| 80 | +* Provides custom UI with dynamic layouts and controls |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +--- |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +## ⚠️ Current Limitations (Honest Section 🔥) |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +* Suggestion system is basic (no AI yet) |
| 87 | +* Dictionary size is limited |
| 88 | +* Some performance optimizations (threading) are planned |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +--- |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +## 🚀 Future Improvements |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +* Background-thread dictionary processing |
| 95 | +* AI-based predictions |
| 96 | +* Improved UI/UX polish |
| 97 | +* Gesture typing |
| 98 | +* Custom themes |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +--- |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +## 💡 Vision |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +To combine the simplicity of mobile keyboards with the power of desktop editing — giving users full control over their typing experience. |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +--- |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +## 📦 Download |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +👉 APK available in the **Releases section** |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +--- |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +## 👨💻 Author |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +**Ajay Singh Mehta** |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +--- |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +## ⭐ If you like this project |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +Give it a ⭐ on GitHub and share your feedback! |
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