Lightweight Keystroke Counter and Frequency Recorder for Windows/Mac
What it is
A small, resource-friendly application that logs keystroke counts and records how often each key is pressed, available for Windows and macOS.
Key features
- Low CPU/RAM usage: Runs in background with minimal overhead.
- Per-key frequency: Counts occurrences for individual keys and key combinations (e.g., Ctrl+C).
- Session and cumulative stats: View counts for current session or aggregate over time.
- Exportable reports: CSV/JSON export for analysis in spreadsheets or scripts.
- Simple UI & tray/menu-bar access: Quick start/stop and summary from system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
- Filtering & time ranges: Show statistics for selected time periods or ignore system/global keys.
- Privacy-focused: Local-only logging (configurable); optional automatic deletion after X days.
- Lightweight visualization: Small charts/histograms for key frequency and heatmaps of keyboard usage.
- Hotkeys & shortcuts: Start/stop recording and clear stats without opening main window.
- Cross-platform file format: Shared settings and export formats between Windows and Mac.
Typical use cases
- Typing habit analysis and ergonomics (identify overused keys).
- Developers analyzing hotkey use in apps.
- Writers tracking typing volume.
- QA for keyboard-driven workflows.
Installation & setup (typical)
- Download installer for Windows (.exe/.msi) or macOS (.dmg).
- Allow accessibility/input permissions on macOS or run with appropriate privileges on Windows.
- Launch app; enable recording and choose storage location for logs.
- Configure exclusions, retention, and export preferences.
Privacy & safety
- Prefer apps that store logs locally and offer opt-out of cloud sync.
- Review accessibility/input permissions; revoke when uninstalling.
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