Show HN: ShiftType – Tap Shift to switch input methods on macOS

Category: cli-tool

Tags: macos, input-method, menu-bar, keyboard

Score: 4.7/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 4, Documentation: 5, Utility: 5)

ShiftType is a macOS menu bar app that cycles through input methods with a standalone Shift tap, while preserving normal Shift behavior. It also offers per-app rules to lock input methods. The idea is simple but addresses a specific workflow pain point for multilingual users.

Target audience: macOS users who frequently switch input methods

Repository: https://apps.indiemaze.com/shifttype/

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