Key Codes
A small Mac utility that shows the key code, Unicode value and modifier state of key presses.
ProprietaryBy Many Tricks
1 more way to get Key Codes
Homebrewbrew install --cask key-codes
Alternatives
About Key Codes
Key Codes displays the key code, Unicode value and modifier key state for any key combination you press. It is mainly useful to developers writing keyboard shortcuts or handling keyboard events, and to anyone working out what a particular key actually sends.
It is a free download from Many Tricks and also available on the Mac App Store. Version 2.2.3 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer, and older versions remain available.
Strengths
- Shows key code, Unicode value and modifiers at once
- Runs on macOS versions back to High Sierra
- Free with no account
Limitations
- macOS only
- Single-purpose tool aimed at developers
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree download from Many Tricks and the Mac App Store.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Many Tricks
- Platforms
- macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Mac developers checking what keyboard events an app receives
- Categories
- System utilities, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources