A macOS input method locker. Locks the current input method to prevent accidental switching across apps.
brew tap dreamor/tap
brew install --cask imelockOn first launch, right-click ImeLock.app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper.
Download the latest release from Releases, unzip, and drag ImeLock.app to /Applications.
The app runs in the menu bar only — no Dock icon.
| Menu bar icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Closed lock | Input method locked |
| Open lock | Input method unlocked |
- Lock/Unlock: Click the menu bar icon, then click "Lock" or "Unlock"
- Switch input method: Click the menu bar icon and pick from the list; if locked, it re-locks to the new selection
- Launch at login: Click the menu bar icon, check "Launch at Login"
- Quit: Right-click the menu bar icon, select "Quit"
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
Inspired by SwitchKey by itsuhane
GPL-3.0