In a recent discussion I asked @_jims about the software he is using for his demos.
I'm looking for a way to display keyboard shortcuts (hot keys).
I'm using the free LiceCAP myself. Today I found that the free app KeyCastr has been updated for Big Sur: Release v0.9.10 · keycastr/keycastr · GitHub.
I've also found that there's KeyDrawer (19,00 USD). But I haven't tested it yet. KeyDrawer Pro - render keystrokes on the screen of your Mac
I have just started using KeyCastr and really like it. What I like is the visualisation of the keys can be dragged anywhere on screen. Also you can set so it only shows key combinations with a modifier - i.e. so it doesn’t show every letter if you type a word.
@ALYB, I use the Keystroke Pro app. It has optimal settings options.
The developer has a good app for cursor animation and displaying your webcam window.
Hey @Zabobon, how do I set KeyCastr so that it only shows key combinations with a modifier? (I cannot find that setting...)
It is here:
"Display only command keys"
(I know, I think it could be better worded...)
Thank you @Zabobon. Although I downloaded the app yesterday, its version was 9.10. In 9.12 I can see the option to display command keys only:
Looks like you'll need an update too :).
Thanks for the info! I will update. Great that it also now shows mouse clicks. And great that this neat little App is free.
@ALYB and @Zabobon, thanks for sharing the above information about keycastr. As @ALYB knows I use ScreenFlow to do my recordings but I've found it tedious to use the build-in key visualizer feature—Show Keystrokes.
Based on the information you two shared here, I used keycastr with my latest screencast. I found it much easier to use. Thanks!
