showyedge
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Description:
Visible indicator of the current input source
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: macos input-source productivity utility keyboard
Install: brew install --cask showyedge
About:
ShowyEdge is a lightweight utility for macOS that displays a colored bar at the top of the screen, representing the active keyboard input source. This visual indicator helps users instantly identify their current language layout, reducing typing errors and improving workflow efficiency. It is highly customizable, allowing users to define colors and positions for each input source.
Key Features:
  • Real-time visual indicator for active input source
  • Fully customizable colors and bar position
  • Minimalist design with low system resource usage
  • Supports multiple monitor configurations
Use Cases:
  • Multilingual users switching between keyboard layouts
  • Writers and developers needing to verify input source quickly
Alternatives:
  • KeyboardHolder – Offers similar input source indication with additional window management features
  • macOS Native Input Sources – Built-in menu bar indicator is less prominent and requires clicking to verify
Version History
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Dec 31, 2025 10:35am 6.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d77aeb8