Question 1

How do I unbind a shortcut in Mousetrap?

Accepted Answer

Use the unbind method, e.g., Mousetrap.unbind('key') to remove a binding. For sequences or combinations, specify the exact string. Refer to the external documentation for detailed examples.

Question 2

Does Mousetrap work with React or Vue.js?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual integration. You need to bind and unbind shortcuts in lifecycle hooks like useEffect or mounted/unmounted to avoid memory leaks, as Mousetrap is vanilla JS.

Question 3

How to handle modifier keys in key sequences with Mousetrap?

Accepted Answer

Mousetrap primarily handles modifiers in combinations like Ctrl+S, but for sequences with modifiers, bind them as separate combinations. Check the docs for workarounds on complex bindings.

Question 4

Mousetrap vs Hotkeys.js: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Mousetrap is lighter with no dependencies and better for simple, cross-browser shortcuts. Hotkeys.js might offer more features like better framework integration, so choose based on your project's complexity.

Question 5

Can I use Mousetrap for gaming on a website?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports keydown and keyup events for real-time input. However, for high-performance games, test event timing as Mousetrap isn't optimized for low-latency gaming scenarios.

Question 6

How to test Mousetrap shortcuts in different browsers?

Accepted Answer

Use the included unit tests by opening tests/mousetrap.html in browsers or running npm test with Node.js. This verifies compatibility across IE6+, Safari, Firefox, and Chrome.

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