Input-System-Extension

A flexible and scalable input framework for Unity built on top of the New Input System, designed to simplify input configuration, rebinding, visualization, and runtime handling across multiple devices.

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📦 Download

Input System Extension - Package v0.0.4 / Documentation

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🧠 Overview

The Input System Extension provides a complete solution for managing player input in Unity, including:

• Runtime rebinding (keyboard, mouse, gamepad, touch)
• Input visualization (text + dynamic icons)
• Persistent binding storage
• Event-driven input handling
• Editor tools for fast UI setup

It is designed to work seamlessly with TextMeshPro, providing a clean and customizable UI workflow.

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✨ Features

🎮 Runtime Rebinding System

• Full rebind lifecycle:

  • Start / Complete / Cancel
  • Duplicate prevention
  • Composite bindings support

• Real-time UI updates

• Works with both standard UI and TMP

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💾 Persistent Input Saving

• Automatic save/load of binding overrides
• Uses PlayerPrefs as backend
• No manual serialization required

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🖼️ Input Display (Text + Icons)

• Automatic switching between:

  • Keyboard text
  • Gamepad icons (Xbox / PlayStation)

• Fallback to text when no icon is available

• Fully customizable icon mappings

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⚡ Event-Based Input System

• Convert raw input into structured events:

  • Pressed
  • Hold
  • Released

• Supports multiple listeners per input

• Owner-based system prevents conflicts

• Works with any input type (float, Vector2, bool, etc.)

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🔍 Input Detection Utilities

• Detect activity from:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Gamepad
  • Touch

• Useful for:

  • Switching UI prompts
  • Detecting active device

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🧰 Editor & Workflow Tools

• Built-in Project Settings panel
• Automatic asset creation
• Prefab instantiation tools
• Ready-to-use UI components

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🔄 Reset System

• Reset individual bindings
• Reset all bindings at once
• Ideal for settings menus

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🧱 Architecture

The system is built around a few core components:

• Rebind Control Managers Handle UI, rebinding logic, and binding display.

• Input System Event Dispatcher Centralized event system for handling input states.

• InputSystemExtensionData (ScriptableObject) Stores:

  • Default input asset
  • Icon mappings
  • PlayerPrefs key

• Utility Systems

  • Input detection helpers
  • Binding save/load system

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▶️ Getting Started

1. Import the package into your Unity project

2. Ensure the New Input System is enabled

3. Create (or auto-generate) the Input System Extension Data asset

4. Add UI prefabs via:

   GameObject → Tools → Input System Extension
   

5. Configure your input actions and bindings

6. (Optional) Use the event system for gameplay logic

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🎥 Tutorials

For usage tutorials and demonstrations, check the YouTube playlist:

👉 Watch Here

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💬 Feedback

Your feedback is invaluable! If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, feel free to open an issue or reach out.

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📁 Legacy Versions

Old Versions - Package

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📌 Current Version

Git Version: v0.4