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qtvirtualkeyboard for Mac

Provides an input framework and reference keyboard frontend

Quick answer: qtvirtualkeyboard is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qtvirtualkeyboard. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only AND Apache-2.0 AND BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 138 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qtvirtualkeyboard is

qtvirtualkeyboard is a command-line tool for macOS: provides an input framework and reference keyboard frontend.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only AND Apache-2.0 AND BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install qtvirtualkeyboard

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install qtvirtualkeyboard on Mac?

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

Is qtvirtualkeyboard open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-only AND Apache-2.0 AND BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does qtvirtualkeyboard run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is qtvirtualkeyboard?

It was installed 138 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2961 in this catalogue.

What version of qtvirtualkeyboard is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.12.0.