A macOS input source switcher with user-defined keyboard shortcuts.
Kawa is a macOS application that enables users to switch between different keyboard input sources (such as languages or layouts) using customizable keyboard shortcuts. It solves the problem of macOS's limited native input switching, which only provides one global shortcut or requires manual selection from the menu bar.
Mac users who frequently switch between multiple keyboard layouts or languages and want faster, more customizable switching than macOS's default options provide.
Developers choose Kawa for its simplicity, native macOS integration, and the ability to define specific shortcuts for each input source, which significantly improves workflow efficiency for multilingual typing or coding.
A macOS input source switcher with user-defined shortcuts.
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Allows users to define specific keyboard shortcuts for each input source, directly solving macOS's limitation of a single global shortcut, as highlighted in the demo and features.
Built as a native application for performance and system compatibility, ensuring lightweight operation without relying on external frameworks, per the README's description.
Available via Homebrew Cask or prebuilt binaries, making setup straightforward with minimal steps, as detailed in the install section.
Focuses on core functionality without unnecessary complexity, aligning with its philosophy of efficiency for enhanced workflow.
Has a known bug with macOS's Carbon library that impairs switching for complex input sources like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese, as admitted in the caveats section.
Only available for macOS, so it cannot be used on Windows or Linux, limiting its usefulness for users in mixed environments.
Primarily offers shortcut-based switching without advanced options such as input source profiles, scripting support, or GUI configuration beyond shortcuts.