Question 1

How do I style kbar command palette to match my site's design?

Accepted Answer

kbar provides unstyled components; you need to use CSS to customize elements like KBarAnimator and KBarSearch. The render function in KBarResults allows for full control over styling based on item state, as shown in the README examples.

Question 2

kbar vs cmdk: which is better for React?

Accepted Answer

kbar focuses on performance and extensibility with a simple action system, ideal for custom implementations. cmdk might offer more pre-built features; choose kbar for high control and cmdk for quicker standard setups.

Question 3

Does kbar support server-side rendering (SSR)?

Accepted Answer

kbar is a client-side React library, so it may not fully support SSR out of the box. You might need to handle hydration and dynamic imports for SSR compatibility, as it relies on browser APIs.

Question 4

How to add custom keyboard shortcuts in kbar?

Accepted Answer

Define keyboard shortcuts in the action objects, such as setting 'shortcut: ["t"]' for a Twitter action. The perform method executes when the shortcut is triggered, as illustrated in the usage section.

Question 5

Can kbar handle nested actions for complex menus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, kbar supports nested actions for hierarchical navigation. Use the action structure to define parent and child actions, enabling back navigation and rich menu experiences, as mentioned in the features.

Question 6

Is kbar accessible for users with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

kbar has built-in screen reader support and follows accessibility best practices, making it suitable for accessible web applications by default, without extra configuration.

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