I'm just kinda curious what keys I use and how frequently I use them, partly to see what keys I never use so I can do away with them, but also partly because I'm just curious.

Is there an app I can just open in the background that tracks what keys I press and counts the clicks?

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rifr9543 t1_itq0fyq wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM

What you're looking for is a keylogger. They're are often used in malicious trojans to spy on your passwords etc. I'm sure there are legit ones out there too, but be careful with what you download, this is the kind of stuff you don't want ending up in the wrong hands

freedomisfreed t1_itq3bft wrote on October 25, 2022 at 2:10 PM

You can use AutoHotkey and install the script here: https://www.autohotkey.com/board/topic/73858-looking-for-efficient-key-logger-script/

It's in the post by Matt3245234532.

AutoHotkey is safer since you can see the code you are running, but it also opens you to potential viruses as the other posts say. So I would install it, then make sure it's uninstalled after you are done checking.

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Wari0-_ t1_itq0nnh wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM

What your describing is called a keylogger it's commonly used to steal info so I would be careful downloading it, you can always search up most used keys on a keyboard for an easy option, I do know Logitech has some mouse tracking thing maybe it works for keebs although probably only on their keebs

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zeewubs t1_itq7vfv wrote on October 25, 2022 at 2:41 PM

There used to be a "heat map" feature in an old version of Logitech software, although I'm doubtful of you wishing to download that as well as if that feature still even exists. I'll reply to my comment shortly when I can get to my computer to find out

smooshesYou t1_itsai7f wrote on October 25, 2022 at 10:51 PM

It is best to create your own script to do this. It wouldn’t be so hard. Having one from the internet will likely be malicious. It is very easy to code one up if you have had any basic programming classes. If you mostly do typing then it will follow language letter frequency of whatever you are typing in. If gaming it will be different. Otherwise it will only be the hot keys which shouldn’t be to difficult to figure out.

TheSquashManHimself t1_itue1q6 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 11:48 AM

If you dont trust 3rd party stuff you can write one very easily using pynput that should be "safe enough" for your personal, local needs.

elmurfudd t1_itq4kf7 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 2:18 PM

some are saying a keylogger but i know what ur actually looking for its somethiong common on "gamer" kb software called a key heatmap something like this should do what u need and wont be a risk to anything https://whatpulse.org