Daktilo: Turn Your Keyboard into a Typewriter

daktilo is a command-line program that creates typewriter sounds when you press keys. It can be customized to create different typing experiences, whether for practical use or pranks. The name daktilo comes from the Turkish word for “typewriter” and the Ancient Greek word for “finger.” You can use the built-in presets, such as the classic typewriter effect or a music box sound, or create your own custom presets. The program can be installed from crates.io or the official repositories of Arch Linux. It can also be built from source. daktilo can be configured using a TOML configuration file, allowing you to define key press/release events and assign audio files to them. Some of the available keys for customization include Backspace, Control, Escape, and Shift. You can also specify volume levels and play strategies for the audio files. The program includes acknowledgments to H. Arda Güler for the initial Python version and offers opportunities for donations and support. daktilo is licensed under either Apache License Version 2.0 or the MIT License.

https://github.com/orhun/daktilo

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