OptiKey/OptiKey
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OptiKey - Full computer control and speech with your eyes observed · 2026-09-24
Health v2 · maintenance only
65/100
- Activity 93
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4481
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 47
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
4419 stars · 510 forks observed · 2026-09-24
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
OptiKey is a free, open-source on-screen keyboard application for Windows that enables full computer control and speech output using eye-tracking devices, a mouse, a webcam, or switches. It is designed primarily as an assistive technology for people with motor conditions such as MND/ALS, serving as an affordable alternative to expensive AAC products.
Use cases
- type and speak using only eye movements
- control the mouse cursor with gaze
- give a speech-impaired user a communication board
- replace an expensive AAC device with free software
- use a webcam or mouse as an alternative input for typing
- support a pre-literate user with symbol boards
When to choose
- you need free AAC software on Windows with eye-tracker support
- the user has limited or no hand mobility but reliable eye control
- you want customizable keyboards, symbol boards, and multi-language support
When to avoid
- you need macOS or Linux support
- you rely on myGaze or older Tobii eye trackers dropped in v4
- you need a lightweight embedded or mobile AAC solution
Facets
application · maturity active
gui accessibility speech-recognition accessibility desktop-applications healthcare windows eye-tracking assistive-technology aac on-screen-keyboard mnd als communication-aid desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/OptiKey/OptiKey · fetched 2026-09-24 · e92401f97931
- homepage: http://www.optikey.org · fetched 2026-08-29 · 9447ce5ef482
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
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| OptiKey/OptiKey | main | 65 |
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