About Keyviz
A free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes in real-time.
Keyviz 2.1.1
A free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes in real-time.
- By Rahul Mula
- Open Source
- Updated Apr 1, 2026
What's new in 2.1.1
đź©ą Bug Fixes
- mouse indicator offset #421
- filter numpad keys #426
- remember monitor selection #401
✨ New Contributors
- @xhugoliu made their contribution in #452
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If you get the above error message, visit #420.
Full Changelog: v2.1.0...v2.1.1
Technical details
| Publisher | Rahul Mula |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-04-01 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | mulaRahul.Keyviz |
| Install scope | All users |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install Keyviz from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=mulaRahul.Keyviz -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=mulaRahul.Keyviz -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=mulaRahul.Keyviz -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "keyviz_2.1.1_windows.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {D1B1A26B-A29E-447E-9FD8-C39A1A7832FA} /quiet
Keyviz version history
2.1.0 Jan 26, 2026
🚀 What’s New?
- Mouse Indicators: Now show clicks and scrolls alongside your cursor.
- Custom Filters: Per-key control over what is visualized.
- Press Count: A new bubble-style counter to track your keypresses.
✨ Big Changes
- Rebuilt with Rust 🦀: I started from scratch! The app is now faster, more stable, and acts like a native desktop app.
- Tiny Footprint: Shrunk the app size down to just ~4MB.
- Style Backups: You can now export and backup your Kecap styles as .json files.
- Windows Verified: No more security warnings—the Windows app is now officially code-signed.
Special thanks to our early testers in the Discord community and the contributors in #272 for inspiring the new Mouse Indicator feature.
1.0.6 Aug 28, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is Keyviz free?
Yes. Keyviz is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Keyviz?
The latest version is 2.1.1, released on Apr 1, 2026.
Is it safe to download Keyviz?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b58263eb3be44cbba6c5f7518a63bcf7ae31396493dfc1ff143677e7ab710b3a.
Which Windows versions does Keyviz support?
Keyviz runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Keyviz silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "keyviz_2.1.1_windows.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=mulaRahul.Keyviz -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Keyviz?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Keyviz and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=mulaRahul.Keyviz -e.
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