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Use this skill to drive Jetpack Compose text fields from tests with the text-specific actions — performTextInput (insert at cursor via the InsertTextAtCursor semantics action), performTextReplacement (clear + replace via SetText), performTextClearance (replace with empty string), performTextInputSelection (set TextRange selection), and performImeAction (fire the configured IME action such as Next, Done, Search). Covers the auto-focus path, the enabled / editable / focusable preconditions, the append vs replace gotcha that produces "helloworld" instead of "world", and the IME-action focus chain (Next advances focus to the next focusable). Use when the developer asks "how do I type into a TextField in a test", "test an IME Next button", "test a clear-text action", "BasicTextField won't accept input", "text input duplicated in test", or reports "Failed to perform text input" / "Failed to perform IME action" / "Default ImeAction" errors.
About this skill (catalog notes)
Entering Text includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); a dedicated installation section; 13 code blocks for direct copy-paste. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,436 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.
License
Apache-2.0
Original author
skydoves
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
General · automation
Indexed related skills
10
How Entering Text fits the catalog
Entering Text sits in the General category under the automation sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.
These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.
From the source SKILL.md
Compose text fields expose semantics actions for IME-style edits. The test API wraps those actions so a single call types text, replaces text, clears text, sets a selection, or fires the IME action. Every entry point auto-focuses the node when needed and asserts that the node is enabled and editable, surfacing precise errors when one of those preconditions fails.
What this skill does
Entering Text is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the automation sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/entering-text/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
When to invoke it: Use when the developer asks "how do I type into a TextField in a test", "test an IME Next button", "test a clear-text action", "BasicTextField won't accept input", "text input duplicated in test", or reports "Failed to perform text input" / "Failed to perform IME action" / "Default ImeAction" errors.
Who uses this skill
The Entering Text Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 76,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/entering-text/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/entering-text/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\entering-text\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
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How do I install the Entering Text Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/entering-text/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Entering Text skill do?
Use this skill to drive Jetpack Compose text fields from tests with the text-specific actions — performTextInput (insert at cursor via the InsertTextAtCursor semantics action), performTextReplacement (clear + replace via SetText), performTextClearance (replace with empty string), performTextInputSelection (set TextRange selection), and performImeAction (fire the configured IME action such as Next, Done, Search). Covers the auto-focus path, the enabled / editable / focusable preconditions, the append vs replace gotcha that produces "helloworld" instead of "world", and the IME-action focus chain (Next advances focus to the next focusable). Use when the developer asks "how do I type into a TextField in a test", "test an IME Next button", "test a clear-text action", "BasicTextField won't accept input", "text input duplicated in test", or reports "Failed to perform text input" / "Failed to perform IME action" / "Default ImeAction" errors.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Entering Text skill?
Use Entering Text when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the automation area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Entering Text" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Entering Text skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Entering Text is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.
If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:
APA
skydoves. (2026). Entering Text [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/entering-text/
BibTeX
@misc{entering-text-2026,
author = {skydoves},
title = {Entering Text [Claude Code skill]},
year = {2026},
publisher = {ClaudSkills},
url = {https://claudskills.com/skills/entering-text/}
}
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