kbt

kbt (keyboard board tester) is a terminal-based keyboard testing tool that allows users to test their keyboards directly from the command line. Born out of frustration with unreliable online keyboard testers, kbt provides a solid, reliable platform for keyboard testing that runs entirely in the terminal.

The tool features multiple keyboard layouts and an interactive menu system, making it easy to test different key configurations and layouts. It's built with cross-platform support in mind, running on Linux, macOS, and Windows systems. The terminal-based approach ensures consistent performance and eliminates the issues commonly found with web-based keyboard testers.

kbt is ideal for developers, system administrators, and anyone who needs a reliable way to test keyboard functionality without depending on potentially broken online tools. Whether you're testing a new mechanical keyboard, debugging input issues, or just want a quick way to verify all keys are working properly, kbt provides a straightforward solution that works offline and integrates seamlessly into terminal workflows.

Installation

# via Homebrew
brew install kbt

# via Cargo
cargo install kbt

# via Arch Linux
pacman -S kbt