Chrysalis vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Chrysalis
8.0Graphical configurator for Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | Chrysalis | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 17 | 308 |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 1.2K |
| Version | 0.13.3 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 520 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 69 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 142 | 46 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 25, 2019 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
Chrysalis
Chrysalis is a graphical tool for configuring Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards, offering advanced customization options for layouts and firmware. It's ideal for users seeking precise control over their keyboard setups.
Chrysalis provides a graphical interface to customize and configure Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards.
Pros
- + Offers a user-friendly graphical interface for advanced keyboard customization.
- + Supports a wide range of Kaleidoscope-powered keyboard models.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Lacks automatic updates, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - A number of open issues may affect some users' experiences.
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules