AnySoftKeyboard: SSH vs Stroke Input Method (筆畫輸入法)
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
AnySoftKeyboard: SSH
A handy keyboard for terminal emulators, ssh clients (e.g. https://f-droid.org/packages/org.connectbot) and any application that requires a full keyboard. The keyboard learns your frequently used commands as you use it (you need to add your common commands for auto suggestion: only tested on https://f-droid.org/packages/sk.vx.connectbot). * Command suggestion (comes with basic dictionary) * Arrow keys for command history * CTRL key e.g. CTRL+E to jump to end of line * Tab key for completion (depends on shell) * Special characters as pop-ups Install https://f-droid.org/packages/com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard first, then select the desired layout from AnySoftKeyboard's Settings->Keyboards menu. Status: BETA.
Stroke Input Method (筆畫輸入法)
This keyboard app lets you input Chinese characters by typing stroke sequences (e.g. 天 is ㇐㇐㇒㇔). It is a minimalist implementation with the following features: * Good character support (over 28k characters) including vernacular Cantonese * User preference for traditional or simplified characters * No ads * No permissions * No tracking or telemetry * Deterministic candidate generation which doesn't learn user input After installing the app, launch and follow the prompts to enable Stroke Input Method in your system settings. There will be a default warning shown — this is normal. This app is free and open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0-only). You are welcome and encouraged to inspect the source code: https://github.com/stroke-input/stroke-input-android
| Feature | AnySoftKeyboard: SSH | Stroke Input Method (筆畫輸入法) |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesKeyboard | NotesKeyboard |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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