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SwitchKey

switchkey · v1.1.3 • deprecated

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brew install --cask switchkey
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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 11, 2026

SwitchKey helps users automatically switch between input sources, ideal for those working with multiple languages or keyboard layouts. It offers a productivity boost through seamless input management.

Automatically activates the correct input source based on the user's context.

Maturity: The project has a moderate level of community interest but shows signs of stagnation with no recent updates and numerous open issues.

Community: No significant community discussion found beyond limited GitHub issues.

Pros

  • + Open-source and transparent.
  • + Useful for managing multiple input sources.
  • + Written in a modern language (Swift).

Cons

  • - No recent updates or active maintenance.
  • - Issues with automatic startup and unresolved bugs.
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SwiftLast commit: Oct 9, 2021

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