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KeyCastr

keycastr · v0.10.5 • auto-updates

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Open-source keystroke visualiser

brew install --cask keycastr
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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, 2026

KeyCastr 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
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Objective-CLast commit: Dec 7, 2025

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