typespeed
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Description:
Zap words flying across the screen by typing them correctly
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: typing game terminal productivity education
Install: brew install typespeed
About:
Typespeed is a console-based typing game that challenges users to type words correctly before they disappear from the screen. It increases in speed and difficulty as the player progresses, offering a fun way to improve typing accuracy and reaction time. The game is lightweight and runs directly in the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Real-time word typing challenge
  • Increasing difficulty and speed
  • Terminal-based interface
  • High score tracking
Use Cases:
  • Practicing typing speed and accuracy
  • Terminal-based gaming for Linux/macOS users
  • Quick skill-testing breaks for developers
Alternatives:
  • typetrainer – Offers more structured lessons rather than arcade-style gameplay
  • gtypist – Focuses on comprehensive typing instruction with strict drills
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 12:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP c0014c64