editor.commands.undo() and redo() do nothing unless the editor is focused

Affected Packages

all

Version(s)

3.0

Bug Description

While building a custom toolbar using TipTap v3, I found that calling editor.commands.undo() or editor.commands.redo() doesn't trigger the expected behavior unless I call .focus() first. This is not mentioned in the docs and leads to confusing behavior when using toolbar buttons outside the editor context.

Initialize TipTap editor with StarterKit and History

Add custom buttons calling:

editor.commands.undo(); // or editor.commands.redo() Make any change (e.g., type "Hello") Click the Undo button:❌ Nothing happens

after trying: editor.chain().focus().undo().run(); ✅ Works immediately

Browser Used

Chrome

Code Example URL

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Expected Behavior

Undo/Redo should work regardless of whether the editor is currently focused, especially when triggered via UI buttons like a floating or fixed toolbar.

editor.commands.undo() or redo() do nothing unless editor is focused .chain().focus().undo().run() works as expected

Additional Context (Optional)

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Dependency Updates

• Yes, I've updated all my dependencies.