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Workman keyboard layout vs Fluor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Workman keyboard layout

8.0
Utilities

Alternative English keyboard layout

Fluor

7.5
Utilities

Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application

Metric Workman keyboard layout Fluor
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.5
30-day Installs 2 95
90-day Installs 6 305
365-day Installs 26 1.2K
Version 1.0 2.5.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 963 2.1K
GitHub Forks 115 125
Open Issues 47 46
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Shell Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 11, 2017

Reviews

Workman keyboard layout

Workman is an alternative English keyboard layout designed for ergonomics and efficiency, benefiting typists and programmers by reducing strain and optimizing finger movement.

Provides an alternative English keyboard layout optimized for ergonomics.

Pros

  • + Ergonomic design reduces strain
  • + Efficient typing experience
  • + Customizable layout
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some user concerns about left-hand leaning and Windows compatibility

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