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keyman · v18.0.248
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Reconfigures keyboard to type in another language
brew install --cask keyman Note: You must manually install the keyboard layout under:
Preferences → Keyboard → Input Sources
Before uninstalling Keyman, it is also suggested to manually remove the
input method. For further details, see the following links:
https://help.keyman.com/products/mac/current-version/start/install-keyman
https://help.keyman.com/products/mac/current-version/troubleshooting/uninstall-keyman
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Keyman allows users to type in multiple languages by reconfiguring their keyboard. It supports a wide range of languages and is available across various platforms, making it ideal for multilingual users and those who don't speak English natively.
Reconfigures the keyboard to enable typing in different languages.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with recent commits, though it has a high number of open issues, indicating potential areas for improvement.
Community: Keyman has garnered some attention on Hacker News with a few mentions over the years, but there is limited recent discussion and no activity on Reddit.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support across multiple operating systems
- + Free to use
- + Extensive language support for a wide range of users
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
- - High number of open issues may indicate potential bugs or unfinished features
Community Mentions
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