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squirrel-app · v1.1.2 • auto-updates
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Rime input method engine
brew install --cask squirrel-app 759
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Squirrel is a macOS implementation of the Rime input method engine, designed for efficient text input in multiple languages, particularly Chinese. It offers real-time input, customizable configurations, and supports a wide range of input methods, benefiting users who need flexible and powerful text input solutions.
Squirrel provides an input method engine for macOS, supporting various languages and input methods, with a focus on Chinese.
Maturity: The project is active with recent commits, but there are some unresolved installation and user interface issues.
Community: No relevant community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support with active development
- + Highly customizable input configurations
- + Real-time input processing for efficiency
Cons
- - Installer may be outdated or have issues
- - Lack of visual indicators for input modes
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