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MidiKeys

midikeys · v1.9.1 • auto-updates

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Onscreen MIDI keyboard

brew install --cask midikeys
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

MidiKeys is a free, open-source on-screen MIDI keyboard with hotkey support, perfect for musicians and music producers looking to trigger MIDI notes directly from their Mac. Its portability and compatibility across macOS versions make it a versatile tool for creative work.

MidiKeys provides an on-screen MIDI keyboard with customizable hotkeys to trigger MIDI notes.

Maturity: The project is moderately active with some open issues, indicating room for improvement, particularly with macOS Ventura compatibility.

Community: No community discussion found yet.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
  • + Hotkey support for triggering MIDI notes
  • + Compatible across multiple macOS versions

Cons

  • - Open issues with macOS Ventura and Big Sur compatibility
  • - Limited community discussion and contributions
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Objective-CLast commit: Jun 3, 2023