GlobalHotKeys is a tiny .NET Library for registering global HotKeys on Windows, written by Martin Kramer (https://lostindetails.com)
The library allows an application to react to Key Press events even if the application does not currently have focus.
For additional info please visit: https://lostindetails.com/articles/Global-HotKeys-for-Windows-Applications
Install the nuget package via dotnet add package
dotnet add package GlobalHotKeys.WindowsPlease take a look at the examples in the src/Examples folder.
Here is an example for a C# Console Application:
using System;
using GlobalHotKeys;
using GlobalHotKeys.Native.Types;
void HotKeyPressed(HotKey hotKey) =>
Console.WriteLine($"HotKey Pressed: Id = {hotKey.Id}, Key = {hotKey.Key}, Modifiers = {hotKey.Modifiers}");
using var hotKeyManager = new HotKeyManager();
using var subscription = hotKeyManager.HotKeyPressed.Subscribe(HotKeyPressed);
using var shift1 = hotKeyManager.Register(VirtualKeyCode.KEY_1, Modifiers.Shift);
using var ctrl1 = hotKeyManager.Register(VirtualKeyCode.KEY_1, Modifiers.Control);
Console.WriteLine("Listening for HotKeys...");
Console.ReadLine();- F#
- Examples for
- WinForms
- Wpf
- Console
- AvaloniaUI
- Implements a simple Message Loop
This library is dual Licensed under the WTFPL or MIT. That means you are free to choose either the WTFPL or the MIT License.The reason for giving you the option is that the even though the WTFPL is the more permissive license, the MIT License is better known.
Copyright © 2021 Martin Kramer (https://lostindetails.com) This work is free. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the Do What The Fuck You Want To Public License, Version 2, as published by Sam Hocevar. See http://www.wtfpl.net/ for more details.
Copyright © 2021 Martin Kramer (https://lostindetails.com)
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