workman ☆

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Description:
Alternative English keyboard layout

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: keyboard layout ergonomics productivity input-method

Install: brew install --cask workman

About:
Workman is an alternative English keyboard layout designed to reduce finger strain and improve typing efficiency by placing commonly used letters on the strongest home row fingers. It offers a more ergonomic alternative to the standard QWERTY layout, aiming to increase typing speed and comfort over long sessions. This cask provides the necessary system files to install and enable the layout on macOS.

Key Features:

Ergonomic design to minimize finger movement and strain
Optimized for English language typing efficiency
Simple installation and system-level integration on macOS
Open-source and community-maintained layout mapping

Use Cases:

Writers and programmers seeking to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) risk
Users looking to increase typing speed and comfort
Ergonomics enthusiasts testing alternative keyboard layouts

Alternatives:

Colemak – Another popular ergonomic alternative to QWERTY, but Workman specifically focuses on reducing lateral finger movement.
Dvorak – An older ergonomic layout; Workman is considered a more modern approach to finger load distribution.

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