What is this?
Meltype is a Windows tray tool that lets you type Japanese and English in the same sentence using plain romaji, without pressing the half-width/full-width key to switch input modes.
Meltype is a Windows tray tool that lets you type Japanese and English in the same sentence using plain romaji, without pressing the half-width/full-width key to switch input modes.What do I need to run it?You need Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) with Microsoft IME; the .NET runtime is bundled, so you don't need to install it separately.
You need Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) with Microsoft IME; the .NET runtime is bundled, so you don't need to install it separately.Is the Mac/Linux version ready to use, and are there any install pitfalls?The Mac and Linux builds are preview-only, still missing some features, and may behave differently. Also, since Meltype isn't code-signed, Windows SmartScreen may warn about it, and antivirus software can mistakenly block it because it intercepts keyboard input.
The Mac and Linux builds are preview-only, still missing some features, and may behave differently. Also, since Meltype isn't code-signed, Windows SmartScreen may warn about it, and antivirus software can mistakenly block it because it intercepts keyboard input.Does it work in any app, like the browser or Notepad?Yes — just type in any text field, such as Notepad or a browser, without worrying about which IME mode you're in; the conversion box appears under your cursor automatically.
Yes — just type in any text field, such as Notepad or a browser, without worrying about which IME mode you're in; the conversion box appears under your cursor automatically.Does it send my typing data anywhere?No, all language detection and conversion happen locally on your PC; the only network activity is checking GitHub for updates (sending just the current version number) and the optional bug-report form you open yourself.
No, all language detection and conversion happen locally on your PC; the only network activity is checking GitHub for updates (sending just the current version number) and the optional bug-report form you open yourself.Does it support emoji conversion or typo detection?Yes, it can turn emoticon words like えがお into 😊 and flags common misspellings, such as ブレスレッド being corrected to ブレスレット.
Yes, it can turn emoticon words like えがお into 😊 and flags common misspellings, such as ブレスレッド being corrected to ブレスレット.What if I want to switch to another IME like Google Japanese Input?Pause Meltype with Ctrl + half-width/full-width, use the other IME, then press the same combo to resume Meltype.
Pause Meltype with Ctrl + half-width/full-width, use the other IME, then press the same combo to resume Meltype.How does it handle code editors like VS Code?In code editors and terminals it defaults to plain English input, switching to Japanese only inside comments and string literals.
In code editors and terminals it defaults to plain English input, switching to Japanese only inside comments and string literals.Was this project previously called something else?Yes, during development it was called 'AutoIME'; existing settings and learning data are automatically carried over the first time you launch Meltype.
Yes, during development it was called 'AutoIME'; existing settings and learning data are automatically carried over the first time you launch Meltype.What are similar projects?msime-windows, qingjian, DeskBox, gyotaku, DockDoor, Mouser, imewlconverter, streak
msime-windows, qingjian, DeskBox, gyotaku, DockDoor, Mouser, imewlconverter, streakWhich topics is it in?input-method, text, japanese, tray, keyboard, offline-first, privacy-first, c#, windows-app, offline, customization, utility
input-method, text, japanese, tray, keyboard, offline-first, privacy-first, c#, windows-app, offline, customization, utility