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XKey for Mac

Vietnamese input method engine

Quick answer: XKey is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask xkey. The project is open source. It has 112 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What XKey is

XKey is a utility for macOS: vietnamese input method engine.

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/xmannv/xkey/.

How to install XKey

  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 xkey.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install XKey on Mac?

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

Is XKey open source?

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

Does XKey run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is XKey?

It was installed 112 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3281 in this catalogue.

What version of XKey is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.25,20261011.