https://github.com/peterm45/sysinput
A system-wide autocomplete and spell-checking utility for Windows written in Zig.
https://github.com/peterm45/sysinput
accessibility autocomplete keyboard-hook open-source productivity spellcheck text-completion text-editor text-suggestions utility win32-api windows zig
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A system-wide autocomplete and spell-checking utility for Windows written in Zig.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/peterm45/sysinput
- Owner: PeterM45
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-03-22T22:18:00.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-24T23:09:16.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-25T00:19:19.953Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: accessibility, autocomplete, keyboard-hook, open-source, productivity, spellcheck, text-completion, text-editor, text-suggestions, utility, win32-api, windows, zig
- Language: Zig
- Homepage:
- Size: 3.15 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# SysInput
**SysInput** is a lightweight Windows utility written in [Zig](https://ziglang.org/download/). It provides system-wide autocomplete and spell checking across all applications by capturing keystrokes and displaying suggestions near your cursor.
## Demo
## Features
- **System-wide suggestions:** Works in any standard text field.
- **Intelligent autocomplete:** Learns from your typing.
- **Low resource usage:** Efficiently built in Zig ⚡
- **Adaptive learning:** Optimizes insertion methods per application
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Windows 10 or 11
- [Zig 0.14.0](https://ziglang.org/download/) (or later)
### Building from Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/PeterM45/SysInput.git
cd SysInput
zig build
zig build run
```
The application runs in the background. Type in any text field and press **Tab** to see suggestions.
## Usage
1. Start typing in any text field (at least 2 characters).
2. Suggestions appear near your cursor.
3. Press **Tab** or **Enter** to accept a suggestion.
4. Use **Up/Down arrows** to navigate suggestions.
### Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
| ----------- | ------------------- |
| **Tab** | Accept suggestion |
| **Enter** | Accept suggestion |
| **↓ Arrow** | Next suggestion |
| **↑ Arrow** | Previous suggestion |
| **Esc** | Exit SysInput |
## Architecture
- **Core:** Text buffer, configuration, and debugging.
- **Input:** Keyboard hooks and text field detection.
- **Text:** Autocomplete engine, dictionary management, and spell checking.
- **UI:** Suggestion overlay and window management.
- **Win32:** Windows API bindings and hook implementations.
## Project Structure
```
SysInput/
├── build.zig - Build configuration
├── resources/
│ └── dictionary.txt - Word dictionary for suggestions
└── src/
├── buffer_controller.zig - Text buffer management
├── core/ - Core functionality
│ ├── buffer.zig - Text buffer implementation
│ ├── config.zig - Configuration
│ └── debug.zig - Debugging utilities
├── input/ - Input handling
│ ├── keyboard.zig - Keyboard hook and processing
│ ├── text_field.zig - Text field detection
│ └── window_detection.zig - Window detection
├── main.zig - Application entry point
├── module_exports.zig - Main module imports
├── suggestion/ - Suggestion handling
│ ├── manager.zig - Suggestion manager
│ └── stats.zig - Statistics tracking
├── text/ - Text processing
│ ├── autocomplete.zig - Autocomplete engine
│ ├── dictionary.zig - Dictionary loading/management
│ ├── edit_distance.zig - Text similarity algorithms
│ ├── insertion.zig - Text insertion methods
│ └── spellcheck.zig - Spell checking
├── ui/ - User interface
│ ├── position.zig - UI positioning logic
│ ├── suggestion_ui.zig - Suggestion UI
│ └── window.zig - Window management
└── win32/ - Windows API bindings
├── api.zig - Windows API definitions
├── hook.zig - Hook implementation
└── text_inject.zig - Text injection utilities
```
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! To get started:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Clone your fork.
3. Create a branch for your changes.
4. Submit a pull request.
Check out our contribution guidelines for more details.
## Troubleshooting
**No suggestions?**
- Ensure SysInput is running.
- Type in a standard text field (minimum 2 characters).
**Text insertion issues?**
- Try a different insertion method; some applications may have restrictions.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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