# Command

## Important AI Instructions

* **Framework:** This is **Frankenstyle**, not Tailwind CSS. They look similar but are not the same.
* `uk-*` classes are FrankenstyleKit component classes.
* Non-`uk-*` classes (e.g. `mt`, `bg`, `display-flex`) are Frankenstyle utility classes — not Tailwind.
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### Relevant documents

For better context, please download the following or ask the user to manually upload it:

* [https://franken.style/contexts/kit-usage/modal.md](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://franken.style/contexts/kit-usage/modal.md)

## Usage & Configuration

The Command component is a custom web component that creates a searchable command palette. It uses a `<template data-fn="icons">` to map SVGs and a `<select data-fn="data-source" hidden>` to define the menu items.

The example below combines all major configuration options into a single component:

* **Keyboard Shortcuts (Global):** Add `key` (e.g., `key="k"`) and `modifier` (defaults to `ctrl`) to `<uk-command>`.
* **Toggle via UI:** Add a `toggle` ID to the component and target it using `data-uk-toggle`.
* **Grouping:** Use `<optgroup>` to categorize items.
* **Search Keywords:** Add `data-keywords="comma,separated,list"` to an `<option>` to match terms not in the display text.
* **Individual Item Shortcuts:** Add `data-key` and `data-modifier` directly to an `<option>`.
* **Icons:** Link an `<option>` to an SVG using `data-icon="icon-name"`. Ensure the SVG in the template has a matching `data-key="icon-name"`.
* **Disabled Items:** Add the `disabled` attribute to an `<option>`.

```html
<button class="uk-button uk-button-default" type="button" data-uk-toggle="target: #cmd-palette">
  Open Command Palette (or press Ctrl+K)
</button>

<uk-command id="cmd-demo" key="k" modifier="ctrl" toggle="cmd-palette">
  
  <template data-fn="icons">
    <svg data-key="calendar" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
      <rect width="18" height="18" x="3" y="4" rx="2" />
      <path d="M16 2v4M8 2v4M3 10h18" />
    </svg>
    <svg data-key="settings" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
      <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="3" />
      <path d="M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 0 1 0 2.83 2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 9 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0 2 2 0 0 1 0-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2 2 2 0 0 1 2-2h.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 4.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 0 1 0-2.83 2 2 0 0 1 2.83 0l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1-1.51V3a2 2 0 0 1 2-2 2 2 0 0 1 2 2v.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 0 1 2.83 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.51 1H21a2 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51 1z" />
    </svg>
  </template>

  <select data-fn="data-source" hidden>
    <optgroup label="Suggestions">
      <option data-icon="calendar" data-keywords="date,schedule,events" data-modifier="alt" data-key="c" value="/calendar">Calendar</option>
      <option disabled value="/calculator">Calculator</option>
    </optgroup>
    <optgroup label="System">
      <option data-icon="settings" value="/settings">Settings</option>
    </optgroup>
  </select>
</uk-command>

```

## Programmatic Navigation

Selecting an item does nothing by default. You must listen for the `uk-command:click` event to handle navigation or actions.

```html
<script>
  document.getElementById("cmd-demo")?.addEventListener("uk-command:click", (e) => {
    const selectedValue = e.detail.value.value;
    console.log("Selected:", selectedValue);
    // window.location.href = selectedValue;
  });
</script>

```

## Attributes

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `key` | String |  | Keyboard key used with modifier to toggle the command palette (e.g., "k" for Ctrl+K). |
| `modifier` | String | `ctrl` | Modifier key used with key attribute. Options: `ctrl`, `alt`, `shift`, `meta`. |
| `toggle` | String |  | ID for the modal element. Used for manual toggling via `data-uk-toggle` attribute. |
| `cls` | String |  | Custom CSS classes. Can be simple string or JSON object for targeting specific elements. |
| `stl` | String |  | Custom inline styles. Can be simple string or JSON object for targeting specific elements. |
| `i18n` | String |  | Internationalization strings as JSON object or via configuration script. |
| `force-prevent-rerender` | Boolean | `false` | Prevents component rerendering (useful for HTMX or SPA scenarios). |

## Events

| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `uk-command:click` | Fired when a command is selected or clicked. Event detail contains `{value: OptionItem}`. |
| `uk-command:search` | Fired when the search term changes. Event detail contains `{value: string}`. |

## Internationalization (i18n)

You can override default strings via the `i18n` attribute or a global `<script id="uk-i18n">`.

| Key | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `placeholder` | Search commands... | Placeholder text for search input |
| `search-label` | Search | ARIA label for search input |
| `list-label` | Commands | ARIA label for commands list |
| `close-label` | Close | ARIA label for close button |
| `modal-label` | Command palette | ARIA label for modal dialog |
| `escape-button-label` | Esc | Text displayed on escape button |

## Custom Classes and Styles (`cls` targets)

You can target specific inner elements using the `cls` or `stl` attributes using a JSON object mapping.

| Target | Description | Target | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `modal` | The modal wrapper element | `item-link` | Clickable link/button inside each command |
| `dialog` | The modal dialog container | `item-wrapper` | Wrapper for content (icon + text + key) |
| `header` | The search header section | `item-icon` | Icon element for commands with icons |
| `header-icon` | The search icon container | `item-text` | Text label for the command |
| `header-input` | The search input wrapper | `item-key` | Keyboard shortcut display |
| `header-esc` | The escape button wrapper | `item-subtitle` | Subtitle/description text for commands |
| `list` | The commands list (`ul` element) | `escape-button` | The Esc button in the header |
| `item` | Individual command item (`li` element) | `item-header` | Group header for grouped commands |