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ReiKey

reikey · v1.4.2

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Scans, detects, and monitors keyboard taps

brew install --cask reikey
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Trust Score 6/10
Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

ReiKey is an open-source tool designed to detect and monitor persistent keyboard event taps, helping users identify potential keyloggers. It scans for and alerts users about unauthorized keystroke interception, making it a valuable security tool for those concerned about privacy.

ReiKey scans, detects, and monitors keyboard taps to prevent keylogging.

Maturity: The project has moderate community interest but lacks recent updates, raising maintenance concerns.

Community: There is minimal community discussion, with only a few Hacker News mentions and no Reddit activity.

Pros

  • + Open-source and specifically targets keylogging detection.
  • + Provides alerts for potential keystroke interception.
  • + Fills a niche security need with a clear focus.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks.
  • - Not actively maintained, with some unresolved issues.
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GPL-3.0
License
Objective-CLast commit: Feb 1, 2021

Community Mentions

hackernews
Jan 2019 ReiKey
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown