kboard

kboard is an open-source keyboard for Android, listed in the Keyboard & IME category. It is designed for users who want to end conversations with minimal typing, including those who prefer a deliberately terse response. The keyboard can also store frequently used text, making it useful for repeated phrases beyond its minimal “k” concept.

Users can add as many custom keys as they need and switch quickly between kboard and other installed keyboards. A one-click send option can submit text without requiring a separate press of the Enter key. kboard also provides five Material Design color schemes and supports custom hashtags, text faces, long names, and saved expressions.

Its Commands system is modeled on Vim-like macros and lets custom keys perform editing or text actions. Available operations include deleting or copying text, pasting from the clipboard, moving by characters or words, changing letter case, inserting text, repeating actions, and triggering a send command. These functions can support tasks such as adding formatting in WhatsApp, automating copy and paste, preparing GitHub review responses, or inserting custom messages for personal conversations.

As an Android Keyboard & IME, kboard is intended to work as an alternative input method alongside other keyboards on the device. Its open-source license allows the software to be used as an openly available project rather than a closed proprietary keyboard. MirrorNest mirrors the official Android build directly on its own storage and scans it for malware before publishing.