ComposeKey

Compose Key for Chrome OS
What is ComposeKey?
ComposeKey is a unique Chrome extension that adds numerous keyboard layouts featuring a compose key to Chrome OS. The compose key allows entering special and non-standard characters via keyboard shortcuts. For details on the sequences or how to change the compose key, visit the related GitHub page.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.75 (48)
Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2022-07-06)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • input
  • storage
Size: 32.74K

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Extension summary

This extension adds several keyboard layouts with a compose key to Chrome OS.

For a list of compose key sequences or how to change the compose key, see https://github.com/google/extra-keyboards-for-chrome-os/tree/master/composekey.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for users familiar with compose keys from other platforms.
  • Supports Dvorak layout.
  • Works for some users without major issues.
  • Good for US keyboards.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on specific Chrome OS versions.
  • Complicated setup; requires technical knowledge.
  • High RAM usage noted by some users.
  • Settings may not persist after reboot.
  • Lack of certain input method options when using the extension.
Most mentioned
  • No longer works on specific Chrome OS version.
  • Configuration can be difficult and unclear.
  • RAM usage issues.
  • Loses settings on restart.
  • Useful for specific keyboard layouts.
Recent reviews
No longer works on Chrome OS & Chrome OS Flex version Version 99.0.4844.94
by Austin Williams, 2022-04-01

You need a PhD in computer science to be able to use it

me lo he añadido no puedo ni utilizarlo ni siquiera se puede abrir asco me lo desinstalo ahora
by Pol Rufián, 2021-05-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ComposeKey is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

ComposeKey has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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