andresth/emojiselector

Emoji Selector

Goal

The intention is to provide an easy way to input emoji into any text entry field.

This progam is basically just a popup dialog where you can select an emoji. It then will instert the emoji by simulation keystrokes.

How to install

1. Make sure python3-gi and xdotool is present an your system.

sudo apt install python3-gi xdotool

2. git clone this repository

git clone https://github.com/andresth/emojiselector.git

3. Add a keyboard shortcut.
   Goto Systemsettings > Keyboard > Shortcuts and press the + sign.
   Give the shortcut a name and insert this command: bash -c 'cd /path/to/repository && /usr/bin/python3 ./emojiselector.py' (replace /path/to/repository with the real path on your system).
   Define a key sequence for the command ( i took Super+F1)
4. Enjoy 😎

Credits

This application uses the emojione artwork from Rick Moby.

Known Issues

• The App simulates ctrl+shift+u keystrokes to input unicode characters, which may only work with GTK+.
• The unicode mode (run with parameter --unicode) which inputs the character directly migth work wit QT (testing needed)
  • Does not work with Chromium

Todo

• Multicharacter emoji (i.e skin tone)
• Get rid of the ctrl+shift+u keysequence and input emoji directly (xdotool can do this)
• Improve UI
  • Set focus to search field
  • Use TAB to switch through controls
  • Use RETURN as Ok
  • Use ESC as Cancel
  • Display recently used emoji
  • User defined favorites
• Find a better way to interface with libxdo