Carmenta is a minimal, fast emoji picker for Linux desktops built with Rust, GTK4 and libadwaita.
It offers quick access to emojis, kaomoji, symbols and animated GIFs.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Searches thousands of emojis, kaomoji and symbols locally.
- Provides full Unicode emoji support with categories and skin tones.
- Includes an extensive collection of Japanese kaomoji.
- Offers mathematical, currency, arrow and other symbols.
- Searches for animated GIFs through the Klipy service.
- Remembers frequently used items for faster access.
- Supports keyboard navigation and configurable window dimensions.
- Can remain resident in the background for near-instant subsequent launches.
- Offers an optional GNOME Shell extension for inserting selections into applications under Wayland.
- Provides options to disable GIFs, close after selection, prewarm the application and adjust interface scaling.
Website: github.com/szymonwilczek/carmenta
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Developer: Szymon Wilczek
License: MIT License
Carmenta is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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