KeyCastr
Open SourceDisplay your keystrokes live on screen
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BSD-3-Clause v0.10.5 Apr 11, 2026
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KeyCastr is a macOS tool that displays all keystrokes in real-time on screen. It is ideal for screencasts, tutorials, and live presentations to show viewers which keys are being pressed.
✓ Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Simple and intuitive operation
- + Significantly improves the clarity of video tutorials
✗ Cons
- − Only available for macOS
- − Minimal configuration options
Use Cases
- → Creating software tutorials and screencasts
- → Live coding sessions and programming workshops
- → Presentations and lectures with keyboard demonstrations
- → Technical documentation and educational content
Who is it for?
Ideal for content creators, trainers, and developers who produce tutorials and live demonstration videos.
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Platform: mac
Pricing: Open Source
