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Feature Request: autoComplete mode for free text input (multi + comma support) #339
Description
Currently, react-dropdown-select supports create and createNewLabel, but it requires explicit selection to add new values.
I would like to propose autoComplete and separator props with the following behavior:
When autoComplete=true:
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Typed text is automatically treated as selected value
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No need to explicitly click "create"
When multi=true:
- Comma-separated input creates multiple values
Example:
"apple, banana" → ["apple", "banana"]
- Comma-separated input creates multiple values
- Matching logic:
- If typed value matches existing option → use that option
- Else → create new value
separator: (default: comma)
Use cases:
- Tag inputs
- Search bars with suggestions
- Faster UX for bulk entry
I amm happy to work on a PR if this approach is acceptable.
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sanusart commentedon Aug 28, 2026
Sorry. I missed this issue somehow. I wonder if we can make it pluggable by not extending the conditions on the internal logic, but rather create a callback to plug the logic in. Autocomplete is pretty confusing term for a create mode imho. Need to think about it.
Mohammed-Sameer-Inamdar commentedon Aug 29, 2026
Yeah it's very much required for me. For now I switched to some other lib. Let me know if I can contribute tp enhance this feature.
sanusart commentedon Aug 29, 2026
Have you tried to override inputRenderer? I think most of what you described can be done while overriding it and applying own logic when enter hit by user.