A keyboard logging and presentation utility for presentations, screencasts, and to help you become a better keyboard user.
Publisher’s description
What is carnac?
carnac by Code52 is open-source Windows software in the office suites category. It ranks 50th by popularity among office suites in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.13, released on June 20, 2020. The version history goes back to November 10, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Code52/carnac) has 4,552 stars. Similar programs include TeXstudio, Zettlr and JabRef.
Project description on GitHub: “A utility to give some insight into how you use your keyboard”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: carnac is an open-source office suite tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is carnac safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
54A9E3D45C9226BE0BB71806EEC64D4F6D2A881F81C8C2C67E26EED6A1CC83D8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 1 year · about 5.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.13Latest | June 20, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.3.8 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.3.3 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.155 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.142 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.141 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.117 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.114 | November 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id code52.Carnac -escoop install extras/carnacSetup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Code52
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- MS-PL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Code52/carnac
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.3.13
- Released
- June 20, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 5.8
- GitHub stars
- 4,552
- GitHub forks
- 524
- Website
- carnackeys.com
- winget ID
- code52.Carnac
- Scoop package
- extras/carnac
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is carnac free?
Yes. carnac is open-source software under the MS-PL licence.
Is carnac safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install carnac with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can carnac be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does carnac support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does carnac run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of carnac?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 10, 2021.
Can I use carnac without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to carnac?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, JabRef, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors and Zotero. The alternatives page compares them.
