If you got used to switching your keyboard layout with CapsLock on MacOS and
Linux, welcome CapsWitch to make your life easier on Windows.
CapsWitch is a lightweight, background, Rust-built Windows application that
simplifies keyboard layout switching by repurposing the CapsLock key. Default
CapsLock key behaviour is preserved with Shift + CapsLock.
You won't need to use Alt + Shift, Win + Space or Ctrl + Shift anymore*.
Give it a try!
* Except for the applications run as administrator.
- Tray menu: A system tray icon provides easy access to settings.
- Pause/Resume: Temporarily disable CapsWitch and revert to the default
CapsLockbehavior. - Autoload on startup: Enable this option to ensure CapsWitch launches automatically when you start your computer. With autoload enabled, Capswitch will also preserve your chosen switching mode.
- Switching mode: Choose between Windows default (circular) and app's
Previousmodes:- Default mode: cycles through all available keyboard layouts in order, just like Windows does by default.
- Previous mode: switches only between the two most recently used layouts. This mode is particularly useful if you frequently switch between two layouts out of many available.
Important note
CapsWitch is an open-source, non-commercial project. As such, I have not purchased an OV (Organization Validation) certificate to sign the executable. Instead, the app is signed with a self-issued certificate.
Unfortunately, this means that Windows Defender or other security software may flag the app as potentially unsafe. If you encounter this issue, you will need to manually allow the app to run. Or build the executable from the source code.
Rest assured, CapsWitch is completely safe to use. The source code is open for anyone to inspect, and no malicious behavior is present.
You can download the latest version of CapsWitch from the Releases page. The following options are available:
- MSIX installer;
- Portable EXE;
- Source code.
If you prefer to build CapsWitch from source, follow these steps:
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Install Rust by following the instructions on the official Rust website.
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Clone the CapsWitch repository:
git clone https://github.com/Linkerin/capswitch.git
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Build the App:
cargo build --release
The compiled binary will be located in the target/release directory.
Found a bug or have a feature idea? Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. Contributions are always welcome!
CapsWitch is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.