FISH_KEY_READER(1)                fish-shell                FISH_KEY_READER(1)

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:

       o press ctrl-c twice, or

       o press ctrl-d twice, or

       o type exit, or

       o type quit

EXAMPLE

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

Copyright
       fish-shell developers

4.9                            September 7, 2026            FISH_KEY_READER(1)