NAME

fish_key_reader - explore what characters keyboard keys send

SYNOPSIS

fish_key_reader [OPTIONS]

DESCRIPTION

fish_key_reader is used to explain how you would bind a certain key sequence. By default, it prints the bind <> command for one key sequence read interactively over standard input.

The following options are available:

-c or --continuous: Begins a session where multiple key sequences can be inspected. By default the program exits after capturing a single key sequence.
-h or --help: Displays help about using this command.
-V or --verbose: Explain what sequence was received in addition to the decoded key.
-v or --version: Displays the current fish version and then exits.

USAGE NOTES

fish_key_reader intentionally disables handling of many signals. To terminate fish_key_reader in --continuous mode do:

press ctrl-c twice, or
press ctrl-d twice, or
type exit, or
type quit

EXAMPLE

> fish_key_reader
Press a key:
# press up-arrow
bind up 'do something'

Copyright

fish-shell developers

February 17, 2026

4.5