react-native-keyboard-controller is a keyboard management library for React Native that provides unified handling across iOS and Android platforms.
The library addresses the fragmentation in keyboard behavior between iOS and Android by offering a single API that works identically on both platforms. It maps keyboard movement to animated values, enables keyboard lifecycle events like keyboardWillShow and keyboardWillHide on Android, and supports interactive keyboard dismissal. The approach centers on providing low-level control over keyboard interactions while bundling prebuilt components for common patterns, allowing developers to either use ready-made solutions or build custom keyboard UI.
Teams building chat applications, messaging interfaces, or any app requiring sophisticated keyboard interactions should consider this tool. It suits projects that need smooth animations tied to keyboard movement, custom UI elements displayed over the keyboard, or keyboard toolbars with navigation buttons. The library includes specialized components like KeyboardChatScrollView for messaging apps, KeyboardToolbar for input navigation, OverKeyboardView for displaying content above the keyboard without dismissing it, and KeyboardExtender for adding custom buttons to the keyboard itself. It integrates with Reanimated for advanced animations and works alongside any navigation library.
The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing both platform-specific issues and feature requests. Development activity demonstrates responsiveness to user needs, with the maintainer actively implementing Android-specific improvements and expanding the component library based on real-world use cases. The codebase is written in TypeScript, providing type safety for integration into typed React Native projects.
