Open-Typer

Spec sheet

Purpose

Open-Typer is a free, open-source touch-typing tutor.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Support

The repository directs users to report bugs or request features through GitHub issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The project repository identifies the software as distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Binary signing

The site says its binaries are not signed and warns that installers may trigger operating-system warnings.Read 4 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Custom exercises

Users can create custom exercises from text files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Custom practice

Users can create custom exercises from text files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Customization

Customization includes colors and dark and light themes; the current site also lists background, paper, and top panel customization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Downloads

The site provides downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including a Linux AppImage and Snap installation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Installer signing

The installer executable is not digitally signed, according to the download page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Languages

Open-Typer is available in multiple languages, and its older feature page says language support is still growing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Lessons

Lessons include touch, word, sentence, and text exercises organized into exercise packs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Linux installation

Linux installation options include an AppImage, Snap, and Ubuntu PPA.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Online version

The maker's site lists an online version as beta.Read 4 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Operating systems

The project says the desktop software works on Windows, Linux, and macOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Practice modes

The site lists timed exercises, text made from error words, and reverse text as practice options.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Practice options

The tutor offers timed exercises and advanced exercise validation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · open-typer.github.io

Validation

The site says Open-Typer offers automatic exercise validation for schools.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Web version

The site offers an online beta version of Open-Typer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · open-typer.sourceforge.io

Where Specifiction places it

• Typing Tutor Software#28 of 367.3