Suggestion List for Previously Used Entries in Field Names (Including Custom Fields)

[khldgit]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Currently, I’m frustrated by the repetitive need to manually enter the same information (e.g., usernames, emails, or custom field data) across multiple entries in KeePassDX. While this can be partially mitigated by using templates with predefined suggestion lists, there’s a significant limitation: when a new entry is added, it does not automatically update in the template. This requires manually editing the template each time to include the new entry in the suggestion list, which is time-consuming and error-prone.

Describe the solution you'd like

I’d like KeePassDX to offer an automatic suggestion list when clicking on a field (such as the username or email fields), showing previously used values for that specific field from other entries in the database. This feature should also support custom fields, dynamically updating the suggestions whenever a new value is added, without requiring manual updates to templates.

Ideally, this functionality would be optional and configurable via settings, or the ability to integrate it with templates for users who prefer template-based workflows.

Describe alternatives you've considered

I’ve used templates to manually maintain a list of suggestions for fields, but this approach requires constant updates whenever a new value is entered. It’s less efficient and leads to errors or missed entries, making it less viable for users with large databases.

Additional context

This feature could save significant time and effort for users dealing with repetitive data across many entries. Automatic updating of suggestion lists for both standard and custom fields would enhance workflow efficiency and improve overall user experience, while still allowing for configurability based on individual preferences.

[khldgit]

Alternatively, add the ability to retrieve all used entries in a specified field name using a template within the field, like list {suggest:specificfieldname}. This would create a dropdown list of suggested entries from specificfieldname when the user clicks the blank field or deletes an entry. Users can choose any of the suggested entries or write a new one as well.

[J-Jamet]

Your need is related to field references and placeholders : #1503 https://keepass.info/help/base/fieldrefs.html #690