https://github.com/kochie/touch-type

A cross-platform touch type training app
https://github.com/kochie/touch-type

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A cross-platform touch type training app

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kochie/touch-type
• Owner: kochie
• Created: 2022-07-30T11:53:05.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-05-07T14:14:35.000Z (about 2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-05-07T15:12:48.866Z (about 2 months ago)
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 26.4 MB
• Stars: 8
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 4
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# Touch Typer

[![Build/release](https://github.com/kochie/touch-type/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/kochie/touch-type/actions/workflows/build.yml)

A cross-platform desktop app to help you build and improve your touch typing skills. Practice daily, track your progress over time, and compete with friends.

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## Features

**Typing practice**

- Real-time WPM and accuracy feedback as you type

- Multiple wordsets across English, German, French, Spanish, Māori, and more

- Clean, distraction-free practice interface

**Progress tracking**

- Per-key heatmap showing your slowest and most-errored keys

- Detailed stats page with historical WPM and accuracy trends

- Activity calendar for a bird's-eye view of your practice streaks

**Streaks**

- Daily streak tracking to keep you coming back

- Streak-freeze system so travel or busy days don't break your chain

**PvP challenges**

- Invite friends to real-time typing races via a shareable link

- Match history and head-to-head leaderboards

**AI assistant**

- Built-in typing coach powered by Claude to give personalised improvement tips

**Desktop-native**

- System tray for quick access

- Push notifications to remind you to practice

- Deep-link support (`touchtyper://`) for invite flows

- Respects system light/dark mode

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## Install

Grab the latest build for your platform from the [releases page](https://github.com/kochie/touch-type/releases/latest).

| Platform | Distribution |

|---|---|

| macOS | DMG / ZIP (direct) · [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/touch-typer/id1585341416) |

| Windows | EXE installer |

| Linux | [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/touch-typer) |

[![Get it from the Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/static/images/badges/en/snap-store-black.svg)](https://snapcraft.io/touch-typer)

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## Contributing

See [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) for how to set up the local environment, run the renderer in isolation, build unsigned bundles, and work with the Supabase backend.

The companion website lives at [touch-typer.kochie.io](https://touch-typer.kochie.io).