DuoKeyboard

Adds automatic keyboard switching on duolingo.com based on the user preferences.

DuoKeyboard: Keyboard Switching Extension for Duolingo

DuoKeyboard is a Chrome extension designed for duolingo.com. Focused on providing convenience to language learners, it automates the keyboard switching process based on your preferences. The extension supports multiple keyboards for a wide range of languages, including but not limited to, English, French, Russian, Korean, German, and Hebrew. It also facilitates different keyboard layouts for certain languages and displays cheat sheets to assist new learners. For Vietnamese, TELEX, VNI and VIQR input mechanisms are provided.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.18
(49)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-24)
Creation date: 2019-09-17
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 229.38K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
DuoKeyboard (v1.5.0)
3.32 (25) 285
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This add-on adds automatic keyboard switching on duolingo based on the user preferences. Multiple keyboards are supported covering most of the courses including Czech, Danish Dutch, English, Esperanto, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and more.

For several languages it is possible to choose different keyboard layouts.

TELEX, VNI and VIQR input is supported for Vietnamese learners.

Additionally a cheat sheet can be shown on screen to assist in learning the keyboard layout.

For further instructions see the "how to use" in the options page by clicking on the DuoKeyboard icon after installing this addon.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for multiple languages including Vietnamese, Greek, Hebrew, and Russian.
  • Eliminates the need to frequently switch OS keyboard layouts.
  • Provides phonetic keyboard layouts for Russian and other languages.
Cons
  • Typing issues such as disappearing characters and the need to retype words.
  • Caps lock functionality not working properly for certain languages like Greek.
  • Limited keyboard viewer or cheatsheet size, making it hard to learn layouts.
Most mentioned
  • Typing issues, including words disappearing.
  • Need for better caps lock functionality.
  • User difficulty switching between languages.
User reviews
Completely broken: typed words disappear all the time.
by Sergey G, 2023-12-26

Caps doesn't work it's messy and characters get deleted
by Kasper Kauwenberg, 2023-04-04

This used to work really well, but lately at the end of a listening exercise the word I was typing disappears and I have to retype it. Other than that, it's pretty great.
by susan f, 2022-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DuoKeyboard requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

DuoKeyboard has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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