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MKS vs Hyperkey
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MKS
6.0Mechanical keyboard simulator
Hyperkey
7.0Convert your caps lock key or any of your modifier keys to the hyper key
| Metric | MKS | Hyperkey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 308 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 141 | 2.6K |
| Version | 1.7 | 1.56 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 206 | 3 |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 1 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 1 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 18, 2019 | Jun 21, 2021 |
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
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.