SylotiNagriBoard

SylotiNagriBoard brings native Syloti Nagri script input to your Android device.

This keyboard app directly addresses the lack of system-level support for the Syloti Nagri alphabet. It provides a dedicated input method for typing in the Sylheti language (Syloti), ensuring users can communicate, search, and write in their native script without relying on workarounds or transliteration tools. The app operates as a standard Android Input Method Editor (IME), integrating seamlessly with any messaging app, social media platform, or document editor.

Core Input Tools and Layout

The keyboard is built around a complete character set for the Syloti Nagri script.

• Full Syloti Nagri Character Set: Includes all consonants, vowels, and dependent vowel signs (diacritics) required for accurate Sylheti writing. Access to special punctuation and digits is also provided.
• Compact QWERTY-Style Layout: Characters are arranged on a standard QWERTY keyboard grid, allowing users familiar with English keyboards to locate Syloti letters quickly. Each key corresponds to a specific Syloti Nagri letter, mapped logically to its phonetic English equivalent.
• Multi-Tap for Diacritics: Vowel signs (such as ꠣ, ꠤ, ꠥ) are accessed by tapping the corresponding vowel key twice or holding the key, eliminating the need for a separate modifier key for common combinations.
• Punctuation and Number Keys: Dedicated keys for Syloti Nagri punctuation marks (e.g., ꠨, ꠩, ꠪) and standard Arabic numerals are included in a secondary symbol layer, accessible via a shift or symbol key.

Key Functional Advantages

• Direct Script Input: Enables typing in Syloti Nagri without any transliteration software or internet connection. All character mapping is processed locally on the device.
• Optimised for Android 7.0+: Targets devices running Android Nougat and later, ensuring compatibility with modern keyboard API standards and security protocols.
• Lightweight System Integration: Functions as a standard Android IME, meaning it does not require root access or special permissions. Installation and activation follow the standard Android keyboard setup process.
• No Internet Permission Required: The app does not request network access, ensuring user keystrokes are not transmitted externally. All text input remains on the device.

List of Primary Input Modes

• Standard Syloti Nagri alphabet input
• Diacritic vowel sign insertion
• Punctuation and number symbol layer
• Caps lock for uppercase characters

Download mobile app now to enable native Syloti Nagri typing on your Android device. We suggest trying the keyboard with your preferred messaging or note-taking application after activation.

Technical Disclaimer: This application requires an active internet connection for the initial download and installation process. In-app purchases may be available for additional features or themes. The app is rated for all ages but is designed for users familiar with the Syloti Nagri script. Data usage is limited to the initial download; the keyboard itself does not transmit user data. Standard Android keyboard permissions apply.