Sequences Guide

TanStack Hotkeys supports multi-key sequences in Svelte, where keys are pressed one after another rather than simultaneously.

Global sequences

svelte

<script lang="ts">
  import { createHotkeySequence } from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

  createHotkeySequence(['G', 'G'], () => {
    window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' })
  })
</script>

Many sequences at once

Use createHotkeySequences to register several global sequences in one place (including from a reactive getter). For multiple sequences on a focused element, use createHotkeySequencesAttachment the same way you would use createHotkeySequenceAttachment.

svelte

<script lang="ts">
  import { createHotkeySequences } from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

  createHotkeySequences([
    { sequence: ['G', 'G'], callback: () => scrollToTop() },
    { sequence: ['D', 'D'], callback: () => deleteLine(), options: { timeout: 500 } },
  ])
</script>

Scoped sequences

Use createHotkeySequenceAttachment when a sequence should only be active while a specific element owns focus.

svelte

<script lang="ts">
  import { createHotkeySequenceAttachment } from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

  const editorSequences = createHotkeySequenceAttachment(['G', 'G'], () => {
    scrollToTop()
  })
</script>

<div tabindex="0" {@attach editorSequences}>
  Focus here, then press g then g
</div>

Sequence options

createHotkeySequence(['G', 'G'], callback, {
  timeout: 1000,
  enabled: true,
})

Reactive enabled

When disabled, the sequence stays registered (visible in devtools); only execution is suppressed.

svelte

<script lang="ts">
  import { createHotkeySequence } from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

  let isVimMode = $state(true)

  createHotkeySequence(
    ['G', 'G'],
    () => scrollToTop(),
    () => ({ enabled: isVimMode }),
  )
</script>

Default options

svelte

<script lang="ts">
  import { setHotkeysContext } from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

  setHotkeysContext({
    hotkeySequence: { timeout: 1500 },
  })
</script>

Chained modifier chords

You can use the same modifier on consecutive steps (for example Shift+R then Shift+T):

createHotkeySequence(['Shift+R', 'Shift+T'], () => doNextAction())

While a sequence is in progress, modifier-only keydown events (Shift, Control, Alt, or Meta pressed alone) are ignored: they do not advance the sequence and do not reset progress.

Common Patterns

createHotkeySequence(['G', 'G'], () => scrollToTop())
createHotkeySequence(['G', 'Shift+G'], () => scrollToBottom())
createHotkeySequence(['D', 'D'], () => deleteLine())
createHotkeySequence(['D', 'W'], () => deleteWord())
createHotkeySequence(['C', 'I', 'W'], () => changeInnerWord())

Konami Code

createHotkeySequence(
  ['ArrowUp', 'ArrowUp', 'ArrowDown', 'ArrowDown', 'B', 'A'],
  () => enableEasterEgg(),
  { timeout: 2000 },
)

Under the Hood

createHotkeySequence uses the singleton SequenceManager. You can also access it directly:

import {
  createSequenceMatcher,
  getSequenceManager,
} from '@tanstack/svelte-hotkeys'

const manager = getSequenceManager()
const matcher = createSequenceMatcher(['G', 'G'], { timeout: 1000 })