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No Keyboard TextField #

A Flutter widget that allows text input without opening the soft keyboard while keeping focus active.

Designed for barcode scanners, RFID readers, kiosks, and hardware keyboard workflows.

Unlike a normal TextField, this widget accepts input but prevents the OS virtual keyboard from appearing.

Why this package? #

In many enterprise apps (warehouse, logistics, POS, factory systems), input comes from a scanner device, not a user typing.

Normal TextField behavior:

• Focus gained → mobile keyboard opens
• UI blocked
• Scanner workflow disturbed

This widget:

• Keeps focus
• Accepts input
• Blocks virtual keyboard

Perfect scanner UX 🚀

Features #

✔ Prevents soft keyboard (Android & iOS) ✔ Prevents Windows touch keyboard (TabTip) ✔ Keeps focus active ✔ Supports barcode & hardware scanners ✔ Works in kiosk mode ✔ Desktop typing works normally ✔ Adaptive selection toolbar ✔ Zero dependencies

Platform Support #

Installation #

Add dependency:

dependencies:
  no_keyboard_textfield: ^1.0.3

Then run:

flutter pub get

Usage #

final controller = TextEditingController();

NoKeyboardEditableText(
  controller: controller,
  autofocus: true,
  style: const TextStyle(fontSize: 18, color: Colors.black),
  cursorColor: Colors.blue,
  onSubmitted: (value) {
    print("Scanned: $value");
  },
)

Common Use Cases #

• Warehouse scanning apps • Delivery tracking systems • POS billing software • Self-service kiosks • Industrial tablets • Attendance systems (RFID/QR)

How it works #

The widget overrides Flutter’s EditableText input connection:

• Mobile → hides soft keyboard
• Windows → clears text input client (prevents touch keyboard)
• Desktop/Web → keeps normal typing behavior

So scanner input works without UI interruption.

Notes #

Some barcode scanners automatically send an ENTER key after scan. Use onSubmitted to capture full scan value.

Example Workflow #

1. User taps field → no keyboard opens
2. Scanner scans barcode
3. Value appears instantly
4. ENTER triggers submit

Smooth enterprise UX ✔

Contributing #

Pull requests and feature suggestions are welcome.

If you use this package in a production app, feel free to share feedback.

License #

MIT License