detect-it

What is detect-it?

The detect-it npm package is designed to help developers detect various input methods and device capabilities. It can identify whether a device supports touch, mouse, or stylus inputs, and can also determine if the device is a mobile or desktop device.

What are detect-it's main functionalities?

Detecting Touch Support

This feature allows you to check if the device supports touch input. The `hasTouch` property will return `true` if touch is supported and `false` otherwise.

const detectIt = require('detect-it');
console.log(detectIt.hasTouch); // true or false

Detecting Mouse Support

This feature allows you to check if the device supports mouse input. The `hasMouse` property will return `true` if a mouse is supported and `false` otherwise.

const detectIt = require('detect-it');
console.log(detectIt.hasMouse); // true or false

Detecting Primary Input Method

This feature allows you to determine the primary input method of the device. The `primaryInput` property will return either 'mouse', 'touch', or 'stylus' based on the primary input method detected.

const detectIt = require('detect-it');
console.log(detectIt.primaryInput); // 'mouse', 'touch', or 'stylus'

Detecting Device Type

This feature allows you to determine the type of device. The `deviceType` property will return 'mouseOnly', 'touchOnly', 'hybrid', or 'unknown' based on the detected input methods.

const detectIt = require('detect-it');
console.log(detectIt.deviceType); // 'mouseOnly', 'touchOnly', 'hybrid', or 'unknown'

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