Godot Input Handling

Covers the full input handling stack for Godot: InputMap actions, event processing, analog deadzones, runtime rebinding, input buffering for frame-perfect jumps, and device switching for UI prompts. The NEVER list is solid, calling out common mistakes like polling in _process() instead of _physics_process(), hardcoding keys, and using _input() for gameplay. Includes practical scripts for touch gestures, mouse capture, and hold vs toggle accessibility. If you're building anything beyond basic WASD movement, the input buffer and coyote time patterns alone will make your controls feel tighter. The glyph manager handles Xbox/PlayStation/keyboard prompt swapping automatically when players switch devices mid-session.

skills.sh installs: 305
GitHub stars: 464
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add thedivergentai/gd-agentic-skills --skill godot-input-handling --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

Input Handling

Handle keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and touch input with proper buffering and accessibility support.

MANDATORY script triggers (by scenario)

Scenario	Load before coding
Jump/dash/coyote feel	input_buffer.gd (physics-tied decay) + advanced_input_buffer.gd for multi-action priority
Settings remapping UI	safe_runtime_rebind.gd (`ConfigFile` persist to `user://`)
Analog stick movement	analog_deadzone_manager.gd — never raw axis without radial deadzone
"Press X / Press E" prompts	glyph_prompt_manager.gd
UI nav vs gameplay confirm	input_echo_filter.gd — echoes move menus, not Confirm/Back
Gameplay vs menu clicks	unhandled_input_priority.gd