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KeyCastr for Mac

Open-source keystroke visualiser

Quick answer: KeyCastr is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask keycastr. The project is open source. It has 1,510 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What KeyCastr is

KeyCastr is a utility for macOS: open-source keystroke visualiser.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr.

How to install KeyCastr

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask keycastr.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install KeyCastr on Mac?

Run brew install --cask keycastr in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is KeyCastr open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: keycastr/keycastr.

Does KeyCastr run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is KeyCastr?

It was installed 1,510 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #796 in this catalogue.

What version of KeyCastr is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.1.