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squirrel-app · v1.1.2 • auto-updates

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Rime input method engine

brew install --cask squirrel-app
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Squirrel 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  • - Installer may be outdated or have issues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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SwiftLast commit: Feb 1, 2026

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