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KeyCastr
keycastr · v0.10.5 • auto-updates
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Open-source keystroke visualiser
brew install --cask keycastr 969
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026KeyCastr is an open-source keystroke visualizer that displays your keyboard input in real-time, making it ideal for presentations, demos, and teaching. It offers customization options for appearance and functionality, appealing to educators, developers, and anyone needing to showcase keyboard actions.
Visually displays keystrokes on the screen in real-time.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community following.
Community: KeyCastr has received positive mentions on Hacker News, indicating a supportive community. No discussions were found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Customizable appearance and functionality
- + Useful for presentations and teaching
- + Real-time keystroke visualization
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Niche tool with limited appeal beyond specific use cases
- - Requires some setup and customization
Community Mentions
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