GitType turns your own source code into typing challenges. Because why practice with boring lorem ipsum when you can type your beautiful fn main() implementations?
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Multi-language: Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Java, PHP, C#, C, C++, Haskell, Dart, Scala, Clojure, Zig (more languages coming).
- Real-time metrics: Live WPM, accuracy, and consistency tracking as you type.
- Ranking system: Unlock developer titles from “Hello World Newbie” to “Quantum Computer” with ASCII art.
- Multiple game modes: Normal, Time Attack, and custom difficulty levels (Easy to Zen).
- Pause/resume: Take breaks without ruining your stats.
- Your own code: Type functions from your actual projects, not boring examples.
- Trending repositories: Practice with hot GitHub repositories updated daily.
- 15+ Themes: Built-in themes with Dark/Light modes + custom theme support.
Website: github.com/unhappychoice/gittype
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Developer: unhappychoice
License: MIT License

GitType is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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