Live, per-character feedback
Every keystroke is scored in real time - correct, incorrect, and pending characters render instantly under a moving cursor, with WPM ticking up as you type.
Open sourceType faster
Type faster
right where you work.
A minimal, blazing-fast typing-speed trainer that lives in your terminal. Live WPM, real-time accuracy, XP & levels, and keystroke anti-cheat. no browser, no distractions.
macOS & Linux via Homebrew · Windows binary in Releases
// features
Everything you need to get faster.
A focused set of tools that measure, track, and sharpen your typing, without a single browser tab.
Time & word modes
Pick a duration or a word count. Warm up quick or go the distance.
15s30s45s60s102550100
Keystroke anti-cheat
Inter-key timing and rhythm analysis flag pasted or automated input, so your scores stay honest.
XP, levels & history
Earn XP, climb levels, and keep a running record of your best WPM, accuracy, and recent runs.
Three built-in themes
Switch between default, warm, and mono to match your setup.
defaultwarmmono
Settings that persist
Your name, theme, and preferences are saved to your OS config dir and restored every session.
// install
Up and running in one command.
Grab the binary for your platform and launch it with a single command:typesh.
1
Install with Homebrew
$ brew install venki1402/tap/typeshPrefer a script? Run:
$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/venki1402/type.sh/main/install.sh | sh2
Start typing
$ typesh1
Download the latest release
Grab typesh_*_windows_amd64.zip from the Releases page.
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Unzip & run
Extract the archive, then run typesh.exe - or from a terminal:
> typeshBuilding from source? You'll need Go 1.24+.Read the docs →
// shortcuts
Keyboard-first, always.
Every screen is driven by muscle memory. No mouse, no menus to hunt through - just keys.
Menu
↑↓moveenterselectqquit
Mode
←→chooseenterstartescback
Typing
typenormallybackspacefixesccancel
Result
rretryanyback to menu
Settings
↑↓move←→changeescsave
// ready?
Open a terminal. Start typing.
Free, open source, and offline-first. Install in seconds and watch your WPM climb.