Sysboard is a simple virtual keyboard for Wayland written using gtkmm 4. It provides an on-screen keyboard with configurable layouts and appearance.
The application can be configured by editing its source before compilation, using a configuration file, or passing command-line arguments. It also supports signals for manually showing, hiding, or toggling the keyboard.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- On-screen virtual keyboard for Wayland.
- Written using gtkmm 4.
- Offers full, mobile, and mobile numeric layouts.
- Configure margin, height, and keyboard layout.
- Supports configuration files and command-line arguments.
- Can be configured at compile time.
- Show, hide, or toggle the keyboard using signals.
- Uses the GTK 4 theme by default.
- Supports custom CSS styling.
Website: github.com/System64fumo/sysboard
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Developer: System64fumo
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Sysboard is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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