compose-focus-navigation

Compose: focus navigation Core principle Focus is stateful UI behavior. Make focus targets explicit, request focus after composition succeeds, and test navigation with the same input model users use: keyboard, D-pad, or remote keys. When to use this skill Use this when UI: Runs on TV, desktop, ChromeOS, keyboard-first Android, or remote-control devices. Uses FocusRequester , focusRequester , focusProperties , onFocusChanged , or key handlers. Needs initial focus, restored focus, directional navigation, or back/escape behavior. Has a carousel, grid, lazy list, menu, dialog, or modal with focus traps. Has tests asserting which item is focused. Build focus targets deliberately Start with components that already participate in focus, then add only the focus hooks the behavior needs: Show more Installs 494 Repository chrisbanes/skills GitHub Stars 752 First Seen May 12, 2026 Security Audits Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass Socket Pass Snyk Pass