Couik is a terminal-based typing test designed for speed, aesthetics, and simplicity. Built with Bubble Tea, it provides a smooth and responsive experience right in your CLI.
Whether you want to warm up before coding, challenge your friends, or just track your WPM progress, Couik helps.
This is free and open source software.
- Timed Mode: Test yourself against the clock (15s, 30s, 60s, 120s).
- Word Mode: Practice with a set number of words (10, 25, 50, 100).
- Custom Text: Load your own text files or paste custom strings.
- History Tracking: Keep track of your progress over time with built-in stats.
- Beautiful UI: Modern, clean interface with real-time feedback.
- Cross-Platform Support: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/Fadilix/couik
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Developer: Fadilou Morou
License: MIT License
Couik is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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