A macOS utility that adds sound effects to your keyboard.
Lightweight, native and runs in the menu bar.
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Thock is a native macOS utility that adds sound effects to your keyboard.
I built this project for fun, aiming to create a satisfying typing experience - like a mechanical keyboard, but entirely in software. Similar apps exist, but those written in other languages often lack proper macOS support or fall short in quality and functionality. There’s also Klack, a $5 paid alternative on the App Store, but I believe an open source community can do better lol.
Key features:
- Native macOS application
- ⚡ Minimal CPU & memory usage
- 📎 Menu bar utility
- 🔊 Over 25 unique sound modes
- 🕹️ Adjustable volume slider
It's quick and easy. You can either download a prebuilt release or build it yourself if you prefer.
Important
Thock requires macOS 13.5 Ventura or later.
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Tap the repository
brew tap kamillobinski/thock
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Install Thock
brew install thock
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(Optional) Move it to your Applications folder
thock --install
- Go to the latest release
- Download
Thock-x.y.z.zip - Unpack the ZIP file
- Move the app to your Applications folder for easy access
- Open Thock
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kamillobinski/thock.git cd thock -
Open in Xcode
open Thock.xcodeproj
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Build and run the application
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Got an idea or want to improve something? Awesome!
Check out the contributing guide for everything you need to know.
Thanks to the tools and resources that helped make this project a reality!
Keyboard Sound Recordings