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Chip Input

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A pure web component implementation of a chip input inspired by angular's similar component

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Overview

Chip Input is a pure web component designed to enhance user experience by allowing the implementation of chip-like input functionality, drawing inspiration from Angular's similar component. Currently in early development, it's already being utilized in multiple production applications, showcasing its potential and versatility. The component facilitates the addition of tags or chips seamlessly and integrates well with various frontend frameworks, making it a handy tool for any developer seeking a straightforward solution for input management.

Features

  • Chips Property: An array of strings that allows for easy get/set functionality of the chips, giving developers flexibility in managing user inputs.

  • Autocomplete Functionality: An asynchronous function triggers when autocomplete is engaged, enabling a responsive user experience. It returns a promise that resolves with an array of items for the dropdown, enhancing user interaction.

  • Automatic Highlighting: The component automatically highlights matched characters in the autocomplete list to streamline the selection process, with an option to toggle this feature off for custom implementations.

  • Custom Dismiss Target: This feature allows developers to specify a much-desired DOM node for click events to dismiss the autocomplete popup, which is particularly beneficial in modals or specific UI components.

  • Default Item Selection: With the autocomplete_select_default property, you can ensure that pressing "Enter" or "Go" will select the first item in the list, improving usability on mobile devices where a user might expect an immediate selection.

  • Show Autocomplete on Focus: This option displays the autocomplete list immediately when the input gains focus, providing a proactive user interface experience.

  • Input Constraining: The component offers a feature to restrict input to only items from the autocomplete list, which helps guide users toward selecting predefined tags and enhances input accuracy.

This Chip Input component introduces both functionality and flexibility, making it a valuable addition for any web developer looking to improve interaction design.