kboard vs Kuaizi IME
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
kboard
Do you hate people as much as I do? Do you find yourself wasting time trying to find the right condescending message in order to get rid of them? Then you need kboard - a keyboard designed specifically to end conversations. Don't waste time with all those other superfluous letters when all you really need is 'k.'. * *NEW* Commands - a powerful VIM-like macro system for your own custom command keys /like this!5dw,i($0!!!!) * Add as many custom keys as you need. * Quickly switch between kboard and your other keyboards * One-click send option for the pinnacle of laziness - no need to even press enter! * Choose from 5 material design color schemes It will literally save you hours of pointless talking! With kboard the world is your oyster: * Add your favourite hashtags * Easily Italicise/bolden things in WhatsApp * More powerful copy/paste automation with Commands * Use to speed up github peer reviews (e.g. thumbs up, +1, LGTM) * Add long names that are awkward to type * Custom text emoji/faces (e.g. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)) * Automate sweet nothings to your partner COMMANDS (New in v3) Commands is a VIM-like system for adding keys that do special things. For example: /WhatsApp italicise!dw,i(_$0_) /WhatsApp bolden!dw,i(*$0*) /WhatsApp italics!i(__),j /Copy All!yy /Repeat word x4!dw,4p /rly sad!1000i(😥 ) Full list: d=delete previous character dw=delete previous word 3dw=delete previous three words dd=delete all yy=copy all y=copy selection p=paste from clipboard i(text)=output the content of the brackets ($0 gets replaced with the last deleted/copied content) upper(text)=as o, but in upper case lower(text)=as o, but lower case j=move cursor back by a character k=move cursor forward by a character b=move cursor back by a word w=move cursor forward by a word s=trigger a send command
Kuaizi IME
筷字输入法 (Kuaizi IME) is a system based on the combinatorial features of Chinese Pinyin. It is an efficient and fast input method editor, suitable for electronic touchscreen devices. 筷字输入法 (Kuaizi IME) abandones the traditional method of tapping on virtual keyboard keys one by one, it instead offers a swipe input method for Pinyin, combined with the combinatorial features of Pinyin letters. The key layout is designed to make Pinyin input more accurate and convenient. 筷字输入法 (Kuaizi IME) provides editing support such as cursor movement and text selection for the target editor, thereby eliminating the frustration of being unable to accurately position inputs and text due to the small screen size of mobile devices. This further enhances text input and editing efficiency on small-screen devices. User-data generated by 筷字输入法 (Kuaizi IME) is stored locally. It does not connect to the internet and will not collect nor analyze user data or behavior habits. Furthermore, it does not support or provide predictive input nor fuzzy matching mechanisms. To some extent, this input method editor aims to enhance the users' ability to recognize and memorize Chinese characters and Pinyin, ensuring that the reliance on digital tools does not lead to the gradual forgetting and eventual abandonment of 「汉字」(Hànzì, Chinese characters), a treasure of Chinese civilization.
| Feature | kboard | Kuaizi IME |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | LGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityKeyboard | ProductivityKeyboard |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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