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Ukelele vs Kate
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ukelele
7.0Unicode keyboard layout editor
Kate
7.0Multi-document editor by KDE
| Metric | Ukelele | Kate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 155 | 403 |
| 90-day Installs | 419 | 866 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.0K | 2.9K |
| Version | 3.6.1 | 26.04,11597 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 106 | 976 |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 98 |
| Open Issues | 9 | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Dec 24, 2018 |
Reviews
Ukelele
Ukelele is a powerful tool for creating and customizing Unicode keyboard layouts on macOS. It allows users to design layouts that support multiple languages, symbols, and complex scripts, making it ideal for developers, polyglots, and anyone needing precise keyboard control.
Ukelele enables users to design and customize Unicode keyboard layouts for macOS.
Pros
- + Enables highly customizable Unicode keyboard layouts
- + Supports multiple languages and complex scripts
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Moderate GitHub activity with some open issues
- - Potential compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
Kate
Kate is a powerful, feature-rich text editor by KDE, offering multi-document support and syntax highlighting. It's ideal for developers and writers seeking a robust editing experience.
Kate is a multi-document text editor with syntax highlighting and support for various programming languages.
Pros
- + Feature-rich with support for multiple documents and syntax highlighting
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Active development with frequent updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - License information is unclear