Cats Lock: A $2.99 macOS utility to keep your cat from typing on your keyboard
By
Todd Alexander
More crust than filling. Mostly air.
Summary
Cats Lock is a $2.99 macOS utility app that locks the keyboard to prevent cats from typing during work calls. Built by indie developer Todd after his own cat walked across his keyboard during Slack messages, the app features a stealth mode for meetings, customizable warning sounds, and a simple ⌘L toggle. Unlike keyboard-cleaning apps, it's specifically designed for the "cat moment" — sandboxed, no analytics, no subscription required.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI'm Todd, and Cats Lock is the result of my cat repeatedly walking across my keyboard during work calls and sending things into Slack I cannot legally share here.
Most keyboard-locking apps were built for keyboard cleaning. Cats Lock is built for the cat moment.
Built by an indie developer for himself and his cat to enjoy.
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