azooKey
Open source Japanese input method for macOS with neural kana-kanji conversion
Free · Open sourceLatest versionMac
About azooKey
azooKey is an open source Japanese input method for macOS. It converts kana to kanji with Zenzai, a neural conversion engine, and is tested on macOS 15 (it also runs on macOS 14 and 26).
It is in alpha, so expect rough edges. It suits Japanese writers who want an open source alternative to the built-in input method.
Highlights
- Neural kana-kanji conversion with the Zenzai engine
- Profile prompt to steer conversions toward your own writing
- Learns from your conversion history
- Installs as a standard macOS input source
Description adapted from the project README.
- Version
- 0.1.4
- Updated
- May 17, 2026
- Size
- 118 MB
- License
- MIT License
Open source details
- Source code
- Exact source for v0.1.4
- Released
- May 17, 2026
- GitHub stars
- 1.1K
Community project. Help and bug reports go to the maintainers on GitHub; AppsXi does not provide support for this app.
License
PermissiveMIT License
Use, change and share it freely, including in closed source apps, as long as the copyright notice stays.
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Signed by Keita Miwa (9S3UXHYP65)
Apple Developer ID team 9S3UXHYP65
Notarized by Apple
Hardened Runtime on
File matches the hash GitHub published
SHA-256 d389315c928c28da732c4eb2ade8ed0c19c896fdf06f8353ac617d95dcf2b39c
No malware found
ClamAV 1.5.4 on Oct 14, 2026
Install and behavior test in a virtual machine: not run yet
Coming soon for all listings.
Versions
0.1.4checked
Checked Oct 14, 2026 · Mac
PKG · 118 MB
Questions about azooKey
Is azooKey free?
Yes. azooKey is free and open source under the MIT License. AppsXi lists the maintainers' official release and does not charge for it.
Is azooKey safe to download?
AppsXi downloads every version of azooKey from the maintainers' official GitHub release and checks it before it is listed. For version 0.1.4 (checked Oct 14, 2026), the Mac download is signed by its developer and notarized by Apple, each file matches the checksum GitHub publishes for the release, byte for byte and a malware scan found nothing.
Does azooKey run on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. azooKey has a native Apple silicon build, and it runs on Intel Macs too.
What does azooKey need to run?
azooKey needs macOS Ventura (13) or later.
Who makes azooKey?
azooKey is an open source project by azooKey on GitHub (azooKey/azooKey-Desktop). Help and bug reports go to its maintainers there.
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