FlitKey v0.6.0 Product Fact Sheet & Specifications
A single human-readable and machine-verifiable source of truth for release artifacts, binary checksums, architecture, input hooks, storage paths, and security limits.
| Specification | Official Property | Source / Verification Link |
|---|---|---|
| Current Version | v0.6.0 | GitHub Release v0.6.0 |
| Official Release Date | August 22, 2026 | FlitKey Changelog |
| Software License | MIT License (Open Source) | LICENSE on GitHub |
| Pricing Model | 100% Free ($0.00) • Zero Paid Tiers | Pricing Policy |
| Primary Language | Python 3.10+ | Source Repository |
| GUI Toolkit | PyQt6 (Qt 6.6+) | Architecture Docs |
| Telemetry & Tracking | Zero in desktop software (100% offline) | Privacy Policy (Part I) |
| Supported Platforms | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux X11, Linux Wayland | Platform Matrix |
| Code-Signing Status | Community Unsigned (SmartScreen Unknown Publisher) | SmartScreen Guide |
| Browser Extension | No published Store extension; experimental in repo | GitHub Repository |
1. Release Binaries & Checksums (v0.6.0)
All official release assets are built directly from tagged commits in the public GitHub repository.
| Target Platform | Artifact Filename | Size | Format | Direct Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | FlitKey-Setup-0.6.0-x64.exe |
29.2 MB | InnoSetup / Win32 Executable | Download .exe |
| Debian / Ubuntu / Mint | flitkey_0.6.0_all.deb |
18.4 MB | Debian Package (.deb) | Download .deb |
| Source Code Archive | v0.6.0.zip |
~2.1 MB | Zip Archive (Python source) | Download Source |
2. Runtime Architecture & Input Hooking
FlitKey automatically identifies the running operating system and desktop compositor at launch to activate the appropriate low-level input backend:
| Operating Environment | Keyboard Observer Hook | Text Injection Method | Expansion Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 & 11 | Win32 SetWindowsHookEx(WH_KEYBOARD_LL) |
Win32 SendInput API |
Typed keywords, dynamic dates, clipboard token, cursor placement, global hotkeys. |
| Linux X11 Desktop | X11 xinput test-xi2 --root |
xdotool key / type |
Typed keywords, dynamic dates, clipboard token, cursor placement, global hotkeys. |
| Linux Wayland Desktop | Compositor Isolation (No global key hook) | QClipboard buffer staging |
Searchable Quick Insert picker (Alt+Space or tray); clipboard paste into target window. |
3. Storage Schema & File System Paths
FlitKey is 100% local-first. It creates no registry bloat, operates without background databases, and stores all user data in clean, readable JSON format.
| Component | Linux File System Path | Windows File System Path |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Configuration & Snippets | ~/.config/flitkey/config.json |
%APPDATA%\flitkey\config.json |
| User Expansion Packs | ~/.config/flitkey/packs/*.json |
%APPDATA%\flitkey\packs\*.json |
| Built-in Expansion Packs | /usr/share/flitkey/packs/*.json |
{AppDir}\packs\*.json |
| Autostart Desktop Entry | ~/.config/autostart/flitkey.desktop |
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
4. Built-in Expansion Packs (46 Ready-to-Use Snippets)
FlitKey v0.6.0 ships with six curated snippet packs built into the installer. Packs are loaded idempotently via the Expansion Packs dialog and never overwrite existing user triggers.
| Pack Identifier | Pack Name | Snippet Count | Sample Trigger Abbreviations |
|---|---|---|---|
ai_prompts | AI Chatbot & Prompt Engineering | 10 Snippets | :airole, :aixplain, :aibug, :aisum |
developer | Developer & Engineering | 10 Snippets | :gcm, :glog, :pydef, :clog |
artist | Artist, Designer & Creator | 7 Snippets | :palette, :aspect, :midprompt |
productivity | Everyday Productivity & Symbols | 7 Snippets | :stamp, :iso, :bullets, :arrow |
support | Customer Support & Sales | 6 Snippets | :cshi, :csbug, :csfollowup |
sysadmin | System Admin & DevOps | 6 Snippets | :sysinfo, :curljson, :k8spods |
5. Security, Trust & Open Source Verifiability
- Zero Phone-Home: Desktop binaries execute 0 network requests. Verified via Wireshark and network process auditing.
- Open Source Auditability: Full source code, build scripts (
build_deb.py,build_windows.py), and packaging definitions are public under the MIT License. - SmartScreen Guidance: Binaries are community builds and not yet signed with an expensive EV certificate. Windows SmartScreen displays "Unknown Publisher" — choose More info → Run anyway.
- Browser Extension Reality: No extension is currently published on the Chrome Web Store. An experimental source-only extension is maintained in the repository for developer testing.