Hyperkey vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hyperkey
7.0Convert your caps lock key or any of your modifier keys to the hyper key
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | Hyperkey | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 603 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 917 | 308 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.56 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 21, 2021 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
Hyperkey
Hyperkey is a lightweight macOS utility that converts the caps lock key into a hyper key, combining multiple modifiers. It's ideal for users needing extra modifier keys without the complexity of Karabiner Elements.
Converts the caps lock key into a hyper key (Cmd+Ctrl+Opt+Shift).
Pros
- + Lightweight alternative to Karabiner Elements.
- + Easy to use with simple customization options.
- + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and security.
Cons
- - Limited community support and discussion.
- - Niche appeal may limit its broad adoption.
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