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BalochInputExtension

A browser extension that enables seamless Balochi typing across websites. This tool provides a custom keyboard mapping for Balochi text entry and works on both Chrome and Firefox.

Features

  • Keyboard Shortcut: Toggle Balochi input mode on/off with Ctrl + Space.
  • Right-to-Left (RTL) Support: Automatically switches text direction to RTL in input fields when Balochi mode is active.
  • Custom Keyboard Mapping: Type in Balochi using a predefined layout.
  • Multi-Browser Support: Works on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Privacy Focused: No user data is collected; only required permissions are requested.

Installation

Chrome

  1. Download or clone this repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/your-username/BalochInputExtension.git
  2. Open chrome://extensions/ in Chrome.
  3. Enable Developer Mode.
  4. Click Load unpacked and select the extension folder.

Firefox

The extension is available on the Firefox Add-ons store:
Install Balochi Input Tool

Alternatively, you can install it manually:

  1. Go to about:addons in Firefox.
  2. Click the gear icon and select Install Add-on From File....
  3. Navigate to dist/firefox/ and select the .xpi file.

Usage

  1. Press Ctrl + Space to activate or deactivate Balochi mode.
  2. Type using the mapped keyboard layout (see included screenshot).
  3. Input fields automatically switch to RTL mode when Balochi input is active.

Keyboard Mapping

Below are the Balochi keyboard layouts:

Normal Layout:
Balochi Keyboard Layout

Shift Key Enabled Layout:
Balochi Keyboard Layout (Shift Mode)

Development

  1. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your changes.
  2. Make your modifications and submit a pull request.

Permissions

The extension requires access to all websites to enable Balochi typing anywhere. No data is collected or stored.