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KeyScreen for Mac

Show key presses on screen

Quick answer: KeyScreen is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask keyscreen. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What KeyScreen is

KeyScreen is a utility for macOS: show key presses on screen.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install KeyScreen

  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 keyscreen.

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 KeyScreen on Mac?

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

Is KeyScreen open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does KeyScreen run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is KeyScreen?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8843 in this catalogue.

What version of KeyScreen is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.0.