skktools ☆

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Description:
SKK dictionary maintenance tools

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: skk japanese input-method dictionary cli

Install: brew install skktools

About:
Skktools provides a suite of command-line utilities for creating, inspecting, and optimizing SKK dictionaries. It enables users to efficiently manage large word lists, convert between different dictionary formats, and perform garbage collection to reduce file size. This toolset is essential for maintaining the performance and accuracy of the Japanese input method.

Key Features:

Dictionary format conversion (e.g., CDB, Berkeley DB, plain text)
Dictionary inspection and debugging tools
Garbage collection for efficient dictionary size management
Command-line interface for scripting and automation

Use Cases:

Creating and compiling custom SKK dictionaries from word lists
Debugging and repairing corrupted dictionary files
Optimizing dictionary size for faster input method performance

Alternatives:

skkinput – skkinput is an input method server, whereas skktools is a set of utilities for dictionary maintenance.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:55pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	dba385e3
Sep 13, 2024 11:39pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	f332756b