MKS vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MKS
6.0Mechanical keyboard simulator
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | MKS | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 305 |
| 365-day Installs | 177 | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.7 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 206 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
MKS
MKS is a mechanical keyboard simulator that allows users to customize and simulate typing on various mechanical keyboard switches. It's ideal for enthusiasts looking to experience different switch types without physical hardware.
Simulates mechanical keyboard typing with customizable keystroke sounds and feel.
Pros
- + Open-source and compatible with macOS
- + Customizable keystroke simulations for different switch types
- + Useful for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support and recent development activity
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