evkey ☆

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Description:
Vietnamese keyboard

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.3.8@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: vietnamese input-method keyboard localization productivity

Install: brew install --cask evkey

About:
EVKey is a lightweight input method editor designed specifically for Vietnamese language typing on macOS. It provides robust support for various Vietnamese keyboard layouts such as VNI and Telex, ensuring accurate character conversion and input. The tool enhances productivity by offering a seamless and stable typing experience without the overhead of complex software suites.

Key Features:

Support for VNI and Telex input methods
Lightweight and low system resource usage
Compatibility with macOS 10.15 and later
Easy-to-use system tray interface

Use Cases:

Typing Vietnamese documents and emails on macOS
Communicating in Vietnamese on messaging platforms and social media

Alternatives:

UniKey – The most popular Vietnamese input method for Windows, with a macOS version available; EVKey is often preferred on Mac for its lighter footprint and native feel.
Built-in macOS Vietnamese Input – The native system input method; EVKey offers more specific legacy layout support and user preferences preferred by some long-time users.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 30, 2025 10:34am	3.3.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	061cdf71
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	3.3.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	17d25aa1