librime ☆

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Description:
Rime Input Method Engine

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.15.0@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: input-method i18n cpp rime chinese

Install: brew install librime

About:
Librime is the core input method engine library for the Rime input method platform. It provides a pluggable framework for processing input sequences and generating candidates using schema-based configuration. This library enables the creation of sophisticated input methods for Chinese and other languages across multiple operating systems.

Key Features:

Cross-platform C++ library for input method processing
Schema-driven configuration for flexible input behaviors
Support for multiple input algorithms including Pinyin and shape-based methods
Extensible plugin architecture for custom components

Use Cases:

Building custom Chinese input methods for desktop applications
Developing cross-platform input method editors (IMEs)
Creating specialized input schemes for technical or minority languages

Alternatives:

fcitx5 – Full-featured input method framework with built-in UI, while librime is a pluggable engine library
ibus – General input method framework with platform integration, librime focuses on the core text processing logic

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 18, 2025 8:06am	1.15.0	1	VERSION_BUMP	dfec0dde
Sep 16, 2025 11:17am		0	VERSION_BUMP	7d901798
Dec 21, 2024 11:51pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	0e49f2b7
Dec 12, 2024 5:05am		0	VERSION_BUMP	e3ce1ed9