libchewing ☆
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Description:
Intelligent phonetic input method library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: chinese input-method zhuyin library i18n
Install: brew install libchewing
About:
Libchewing is a widely-used phonetic input method engine for Traditional Chinese, supporting both Zhuyin and Cangjie input methods. It provides intelligent word prediction and sentence completion based on user input, significantly improving typing efficiency. The library is designed to be lightweight, cross-platform, and easily integrated into various operating systems and applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports Zhuyin (Bopomofo) and Cangjie input methods
  • Intelligent word and phrase prediction
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Low memory footprint and high performance
  • Open-source with extensive dictionary support
Use Cases:
  • Integrating Traditional Chinese input into desktop applications
  • Building custom input method editors (IMEs) for specific workflows
  • Enabling Chinese text input in embedded systems or lightweight environments
Alternatives:
  • ibus-chewing – IBus framework integration for Libchewing, providing a GUI frontend
  • fcitx5-chewing – Fcitx5 input method framework integration for Libchewing
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 10:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP cb74d366
Oct 26, 2024 9:39am 0 VERSION_BUMP 68503a4d
Sep 13, 2024 1:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f4192666
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