Hacker's Keyboard

Hacker's Keyboard is a keyboard app that brings a computer style layout to Android.

Hacker's Keyboard helps when typing on a phone or tablet needs keys like a desktop. It suits users who enter commands, use SSH, or prefer familiar key positions. Based on the AOSP Gingerbread keyboard, it behaves in a consistent, predictable way. It supports language packs and dictionaries for everyday typing. It offers a familiar typing feel across apps. For easy setup on different devices, get the Hacker's Keyboard APK and set it as your input method.

Hacker's Keyboard Features

Computer like layout and navigation

Hacker's Keyboard includes a separate number row and punctuation where you expect it. Arrow keys make editing and movement easier in apps that support them.

Modifier and terminal friendly keys

In addition, Tab, Ctrl, and Esc are available and work in terminal and SSH clients such as ConnectBot. Modifier keys support multitouch, so you can hold Shift, Alt, or Ctrl while pressing another key.

Language layouts and dictionaries

Furthermore, you can choose from many layouts, including English QWERTY, German QWERTZ, French AZERTY, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Greek, Turkish, and more. Completion dictionaries are provided by plug in packages, and dictionaries from AnySoftKeyboard language packs are supported, but not their layouts.

Compatibility notes

• Some languages are only localized in four row mode, and five row mode may show English.
• Certain devices may lack fonts needed for some scripts, which can limit input.
• Right to left languages may not be fully supported on Android versions before Honeycomb.
• Some apps do not handle additional keys and may ignore them.

Get started with Hacker's Keyboard

This keyboard suits users who need computer style keys on Android, especially for terminals and coding. Review the documentation and FAQs for setup tips and language packs. To stay current, install the Hacker's Keyboard latest version and test it with your apps. If an update does not work on your device, consider using an earlier release.