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captin · v1.3.1 • deprecated
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5.0
Tool to show caps lock status
brew install --cask captin 11
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Captin is a simple macOS tool that shows the caps lock status, providing real-time updates and notifications. It is particularly useful for users who frequently type and want to avoid typos caused by caps lock.
Captin displays the current caps lock status on your macOS system.
Maturity: The project has low activity with minimal GitHub engagement and no recent updates, indicating possible stability concerns.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Simple and solves a specific problem effectively
- + Lightweight and likely resource-efficient
- + Available via Homebrew for easy installation
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates raises maintenance concerns
- - Minimal community support and engagement
Community Mentions
hackernews
Feb 2013 John "Captin Crunch" Draper
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Aug 2012 A Raspberry Pi pentesting suite
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown