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WeType

brew install --cask wetype v2.2.0,616

Chinese input method built by WeChat team for fast typing with simplified interface.

Why you might care

Designed specifically for Mandarin Chinese users who want a lightweight, fast input method with integration into the WeChat ecosystem. Focuses on simplicity and typing speed rather than feature bloat.

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Alternatives

Sogou Input Tencent QQ Input Baidu Input Method Microsoft Pinyin
333
30-day installs · #629
1.1k
90-day · #567
2.9k
365-day · #763

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