Yahoo! KeyKey
Yahoo! KeyKey is a Chinese-language input method for macOS that enables users to type Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters using phonetic or stroke-based input systems. It was developed by Yahoo and provided a lightweight alternative to system input methods, supporting multiple input schemes popular among Chinese-speaking users. The app was primarily used by professionals and everyday users who needed efficient Chinese text input without relying on macOS's built-in input methods.
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1 suggestionYahoo! KeyKey appears to be abandoned and no longer actively maintained. Yahoo discontinued support for the application years ago, and no native Apple Silicon version has been released. For Apple Silicon Mac users, we recommend switching to Squirrel (Rime), a free, open-source input method framework that supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese with multiple input schemes (Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke, and more). Squirrel is actively maintained, natively supports Apple Silicon, and offers comparable or superior functionality to KeyKey. Another solid option is Sogou Input Method for Mac, which also has native Apple Silicon support and provides a modern interface with extensive Chinese input options.
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