# Input PIN
## 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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## Usage
`` is a web component for collecting a sequence of single-character alphanumeric inputs (OTP, 2FA codes, PINs, etc.).
Wrap it in a fixed-height container to prevent layout shift during hydration:
```html
```
Adding `name` auto-generates a hidden input for form submission.
## Length
Default is 6. Set `length` to any number:
```html
```
## Separated Input
Add `.uk-input-pin-separated` via `cls` to add gaps between fields:
```html
```
## Size Modifiers
Pass via `cls`. Options: `.uk-form-xsmall`, `.uk-form-small`, `.uk-form-medium`, `.uk-form-large`
```html
```
## Disable Input
```html
```
## Error State
Add `.uk-form-danger` via `cls`:
```html
This field is required.
```
## Internationalization
Priority order: component-level `i18n` attribute/script → global `
```
### i18n Keys
| Key | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `label` | PIN Code | Label for the PIN group |
| `description` | Enter {length}-digit code | Supports `{length}` placeholder |
| `field-label` | Digit {n} of {total} | ARIA label per field; supports `{n}`, `{total}` |
| `loaded` | PIN input ready | Screen reader on load |
| `complete` | PIN entry complete | Screen reader when all fields filled |
| `field-filled` | Field {n} filled | Screen reader per field; supports `{n}` |
| `invalid-character` | Invalid character entered | Screen reader for invalid input |
## Custom Classes (`cls`)
Simple string targets `host-inner`. JSON object targets specific elements:
```html
```
### cls/stl Targets
| Target | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `host-inner` | Main container div |
| `wrapper` | Div wrapping all input fields |
| `input` | Individual input fields |
| `label` | Label element (visually hidden by default) |
| `description` | Description element (visually hidden by default) |
## Custom Inline Styles (`stl`)
Same format and targets as `cls`:
```html
```
## Keyboard Navigation
| Key | Action |
| --- | --- |
| Type character | Auto-advances to next field |
| Backspace | Deletes and moves to previous field (if empty) |
| Delete | Moves to next field (if current empty) |
| Arrow Left/Right | Move between fields |
| Home / End | Jump to first / last filled field |
| Paste (Ctrl+V) | Distributes content across fields; trims to length; validates pattern; rejects invalid |
## Attributes
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `autofocus` | Boolean | false | Focus first field on render |
| `length` | Number | 6 | Number of PIN fields |
| `input-mode` | String | numeric | Mobile keyboard mode: `numeric` or `text` |
| `pattern` | String | | Validation pattern (e.g. `[0-9]`) |
| `show-labels` | Boolean | false | Show label/description visually (default: accessible but hidden) |
| `name` | String | | Generates hidden input for form submission |
| `disabled` | Boolean | false | Makes all fields read-only |
| `required` | Boolean | false | Marks as required for form validation |
| `value` | String | | Pre-populated value (validated against pattern) |
| `cls` | String | | Custom classes — simple string or JSON object |
| `stl` | String | | Custom inline styles — simple string or JSON object |
| `i18n` | String | | i18n strings — JSON object or config script |
| `force-prevent-rerender` | Boolean | false | Prevents rerender (useful for HTMX/SPA) |
## Events
| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `uk-input-pin:change` | Value changed. Detail: `{value: string}` |
| `uk-input-pin:complete` | All fields filled. Detail: `{value: string}` |