Question 1

What's the difference between electron-localshortcut and Electron's global shortcut?

Accepted Answer

electron-localshortcut provides window-scoped or app-wide shortcuts that only activate when specific windows are focused, preventing system-wide interference. In contrast, Electron's global shortcut works across the entire operating system, which can conflict with other applications.

Question 2

How to register a shortcut that works across all windows in my Electron app?

Accepted Answer

Omit the window argument in the register method, as shown in the 'App shortcuts' section. For example, use `electronLocalshortcut.register('Ctrl+A', callback)` to make it active when any app window is focused, without affecting other system apps.

Question 3

Does electron-localshortcut handle shortcuts when a window is minimized?

Accepted Answer

No, the README states that shortcuts are automatically unregistered when windows are minimized and re-enabled when restored and focused. This ensures shortcuts don't fire when the window isn't visible, which might be a limitation for some use cases.

Question 4

Can I temporarily disable all shortcuts with this module?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the API includes `disableAll` and `enableAll` methods to temporarily deactivate and reactivate all shortcuts on a specific BrowserWindow, allowing for dynamic control during runtime.

Question 5

Is electron-localshortcut still maintained and compatible with recent Electron versions?

Accepted Answer

The README shows badges for Travis CI and npm downloads, indicating ongoing maintenance, but you should check the GitHub repository for recent updates and issues, as compatibility may depend on Electron's API stability.

Question 6

How do I unregister a shortcut from all windows at once?

Accepted Answer

Use the `unregister` method without specifying a window argument, as mentioned in the API. For instance, `electronLocalshortcut.unregister('Ctrl+A')` will remove the shortcut from all app windows, but not from individual window instances where it was registered separately.

Question 7

What happens if I have the same shortcut registered on multiple windows?

Accepted Answer

Shortcuts are scoped to individual windows, so each will only trigger when its respective window is focused. However, the module doesn't provide built-in logic to prevent or manage conflicts if multiple windows are focused or if app shortcuts overlap.

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