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openkey · v2.0.5 • deprecated
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Vietnamese input system
brew install --cask openkey 119
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026OpenKey is a Vietnamese input system designed for macOS, offering a versatile and open-source solution for typing in Vietnamese. It supports multiple platforms and is ideal for users needing to work with Vietnamese text, including writers, translators, and developers.
Enables users to input Vietnamese characters on macOS.
Maturity: The project has been active since 2010, with consistent updates until 2025, though some open issues remain, particularly for Linux and Windows users.
Community: Hacker News mentions are limited and mostly from older posts, indicating minimal recent discussion. No mentions were found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform support
- + Long development history with active contributions
- + Free to use under GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues, especially for non-macOS platforms
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