TypeReady

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

Changelog

• May 15, 2026
  description

  Just start typing. TypeReady puts your cursor in the first input on the page automatically, so you don't have to reach for the mouse to click the search box, login field, or comment area.
  
  Works in many places
  • Pages with cross-origin iframes (embedded forms, checkouts, ads)
  • Shadow DOM components (modern web apps, design systems)
  • CodeMirror and other custom code editors
  • Pop-ups, modals, and overlays. Focuses the visible input first
  • Respects tabindex order set by the page
  
  Smart about when to work
  • Won't steal keys from dropdowns, menus, listboxes, trees, or grids (ARIA-aware)
  • Won't hijack site keyboard shortcuts like the ones on GitHub or Gmail
  • Won't focus invisible, disabled, or off-screen inputs
  • Won't pull focus while you're watching a video
  • Won't override role="application" containers (web IDEs, games)
  
  Supports various input types
  text, email, password, search, tel, number, textarea, and contenteditable (rich text fields, comments).
  
  Why it matters
  Mouse to keyboard switching (and back) adds up over time - time wasted and wrist strain. Minimizing that strain helps.

  Just start typing. TypeReady puts your cursor in the first input on the page automatically, so you don't have to reach for the mouse to click the search box, login field, or comment area.
  
  Works in many places
  • Pages with cross-origin iframes (embedded forms, checkouts, ads)
  • Shadow DOM components (modern web apps, design systems)
  • CodeMirror and other custom code editors
  • Pop-ups, modals, and overlays. Focuses the visible input first
  • Respects tabindex order set by the page
  
  Smart about when to work
  • Won't steal keys from dropdowns, menus, listboxes, trees, or grids (ARIA-aware)
  • Smart about shortcut-heavy webapps (mail, calendar, chat, code hosting, project management, social, and similar): passes through letter keys the page handles, focuses the search for keys it doesn't
  • Won't focus invisible, disabled, or off-screen inputs
  • Won't pull focus while you're watching a video, including when you're using a hotkey extension like Video Speed Controller
  • Won't override role="application" containers (web IDEs, games)
  
  Supports various input types
  text, email, password, search, tel, number, textarea, and contenteditable (rich text fields, comments).
  
  Why it matters
  Mouse to keyboard switching (and back) adds up over time - time wasted and wrist strain. Minimizing that strain helps.

• May 15, 2026
  short_description

  Start typing right away on any page. Move to the first typing area on a page automatically without clicking it first.

  Auto-focus the search box or first input on every page. Skip the click and just start typing. Works in iframes and Shadow DOM.

• May 10, 2026
  description

  TypeReady makes your browsing experience seamless and efficient. As soon as you land on a page, it automatically prepares the first typing spot for you, saving you a click and letting you get started immediately. This is especially handy on search engines, forms, and login pages.
  
  No more shifting between your mouse and keyboard, a small yet significant step towards a smoother, more ergonomic browsing experience. This can be a relief for individuals who find constant switching between keyboard and mouse taxing, or for those concerned about repetitive strain injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
  
  TypeReady is designed for ease of use. Once installed, it works in the background requiring no further interaction. It's a small tweak to your browsing habit, but over time, it significantly enhances your overall online efficiency.

  Just start typing. TypeReady puts your cursor in the first input on the page automatically, so you don't have to reach for the mouse to click the search box, login field, or comment area.
  
  Works in many places
  • Pages with cross-origin iframes (embedded forms, checkouts, ads)
  • Shadow DOM components (modern web apps, design systems)
  • CodeMirror and other custom code editors
  • Pop-ups, modals, and overlays. Focuses the visible input first
  • Respects tabindex order set by the page
  
  Smart about when to work
  • Won't steal keys from dropdowns, menus, listboxes, trees, or grids (ARIA-aware)
  • Won't hijack site keyboard shortcuts like the ones on GitHub or Gmail
  • Won't focus invisible, disabled, or off-screen inputs
  • Won't pull focus while you're watching a video
  • Won't override role="application" containers (web IDEs, games)
  
  Supports various input types
  text, email, password, search, tel, number, textarea, and contenteditable (rich text fields, comments).
  
  Why it matters
  Mouse to keyboard switching (and back) adds up over time - time wasted and wrist strain. Minimizing that strain helps.

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