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xkey · v1.2.24,20260702 • auto-updates
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Vietnamese input method engine
brew install --cask xkey 122
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Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.2.24,202607022d ago1.2.24,20260701→1.2.24,20260702
2d ago1.2.24,20260629→1.2.24,20260701
4d ago1.2.24,20260628.1→1.2.24,20260629
6d ago1.2.24,20260623→1.2.24,20260628.1
11d ago1.2.24,20260620.1→1.2.24,20260623
13d ago1.2.24,20260620→1.2.24,20260620.1
13d ago1.2.24,20260617→1.2.24,20260620
16d ago1.2.24,20260612→1.2.24,20260617
22d ago1.2.24,20260611.1→1.2.24,20260612
22d ago1.2.24,20260611→1.2.24,20260611.1
+ 20 older versions
Review
Mar 10, 2026XKey is an open-source Vietnamese input method engine for macOS, providing a lightweight and effective way to type Vietnamese. It supports multiple keyboard layouts and integrates seamlessly with macOS, benefiting users who need to input Vietnamese regularly.
Enables users to input Vietnamese characters on macOS with support for various keyboard layouts.
Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance and a stable codebase.
Community: No direct community discussion found on Reddit. Hacker News mentions are unrelated to the app, causing potential confusion.
Pros
- + Open-source with active maintenance
- + Supports multiple keyboard layouts
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Auto-update feature
Cons
- - Name may cause confusion with NSA's XKeyscore
- - Specialized for Vietnamese input
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown