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How to Install keyTAP on Linux

Install keyTAP with a .deb package or an AppImage.

Install in 5 steps

Pick your package first. The steps update to match.

I'm using:

  1. Step 1: Download keyTAP

    Click the download button for your package on this page.

    • Download only from the official keyTAP website.
    • The file is called keyTAP-x86_64.AppImage.The file is called keytap_amd64.deb.
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  2. Step 2: Check the file

    Open a terminal and run this. The result should match the SHA-256 in the download box.

    Doesn't match? Don't open it. Download it again.

    Terminal
    cd ~/Downloads
sha256sum keyTAP-x86_64.AppImage
    Terminal
    cd ~/Downloads
sha256sum keytap_amd64.deb
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  3. Step 3: Install keyTAP

    Run this command and enter your password.

    Right-click the file → Properties → turn on Executable as Program.

    • Or run chmod +x on it in a terminal.
    Terminal
    cd ~/Downloads
sudo apt install ./keytap_amd64.deb
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  4. Step 4: Open keyTAP

    Find keyTAP in your apps menu.Double-click the AppImage file.

    Terminal
    ./keyTAP-x86_64.AppImage
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  5. Step 5: Start typing

    Pick a sound profile in keyTAP and type anywhere.

    Done! Every keystroke now has its own sound.

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Why the extra step?

keyTAP is made by a small, independent team, and we keep it at $1.99/month. Linux won't warn you about downloaded apps, and our packages aren't signed yet, so the checksum in Step 2 is how you know your file is genuine.

Need a hand?

Install FUSE 2, then try again:

Ubuntu 24.04 or newer
sudo apt install libfuse2t64
Ubuntu 22.04, Debian, Mint
sudo apt install libfuse2

Check that a sound profile is picked and your volume is up. On some Wayland desktops, apps can't hear keys pressed in other windows. Try an X11 session if your login screen offers one. Don't run keyTAP with sudo.

Run sudo apt update, then try Step 3 again. Not on Ubuntu, Debian or Mint? Use the AppImage.

.deb: run sudo apt remove keytap.
AppImage: just delete the file.

Need help? Contact Support

Tell us your system version, which step you're on, and the exact message you see. A screenshot helps.

Every Distro Deserves a Soundtrack.

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