Select the text
Highlight gibberish in any app - chat, form, browser, or document.
Fix text typed in the wrong keyboard layout
Papuga converts selected text between keyboard layouts instantly - ghbdsn becomes 'привіт' right in the field. No copy-paste circus.
macOS 14+Apple-notarizedSparkle updatesfreeopen source
Product stance
Private by design
Keystrokes and clipboard text are processed locally. History is kept on-device and there is no account or tracking layer.
What it does
Focused behavior, no theatre
Hit your shortcut
Use the default shortcut or your own hotkey.
Fixed in place
Papuga converts, pastes the result, and switches your layout.
Learns your habits
Add allowlist entries and rules after repeated fixes.
Install
One command, then review the app docs
brew install --cask papugaFor MCP servers, keep credentials in your local client config. For Mac apps, use the latest release notes as the source of truth for requirements.
FAQ
Practical details
How do I fix text typed in the wrong layout?
Select the text and trigger the shortcut. Papuga converts it between system layouts and pastes the result back.
Does it work with any keyboard layout?
Papuga builds conversions from active macOS input sources, so custom behavior depends on installed layouts.
Is it safe?
Processing happens locally. Still verify privacy copy against the exact behavior of each release.
Is it free?
Yes, the app is free and open source.
Updates
All updates Latest notes for Папуга
EN
Read the release note -> rmarinsky.com.ua stopped pretending to be an abandoned hosting stub
The product hub for Diduny, BrowserCat, Papuga, and the rest of the tool shelf now runs on GitHub Pages with valid HTTPS and a real release-update channel.
