ttyper

Terminal typing test with language modes

TLDR

Start typing test with default words

$ ttyper

Limit to specific number of words

$ ttyper -w [25]

Practice with programming language

$ ttyper -l [rust]

Use custom word file

$ ttyper -c [/path/to/wordlist.txt]

Practice with specific language file

$ ttyper -l [python] -w [50]

Show available languages

$ ttyper --list-languages

ttyper is a terminal-based typing test built with Rust and Ratatui. It measures typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and accuracy, providing immediate visual feedback as you type.The test highlights correct characters in green and incorrect ones in red. Statistics include raw WPM, adjusted WPM (accounting for errors), and accuracy percentage. Results are displayed upon completion.Programming language modes include keywords and common identifiers from each language, making it useful for developers to practice language-specific typing patterns. Custom word lists allow personalized practice sets.

PARAMETERS

-w, --words count

Number of words to include in the test.

-l, --language lang

Use words from specified programming language.

-c, --contents file

Use custom file as word source.

--list-languages

Display available built-in languages.

-h, --help

Display help information.

-V, --version

Display version information.

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S ttyper

sudo zypper install ttyper

nix profile install nixpkgs#ttyper

CAVEATS

Requires a terminal with Unicode support. Configuration stored in ~/.config/ttyper/. Results are not persisted between sessions by default. Terminal size affects display layout.

HISTORY

ttyper was created as a terminal-native alternative to web-based typing tests like Monkeytype. The developer wanted typing practice without leaving the terminal environment. Built with Rust, it showcases modern terminal UI capabilities using the Ratatui framework.