InputLock: macOS Utility to Lock and Maintain Preferred Input Methods
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Lessimore
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Summary
InputLock is a macOS utility that automatically locks and maintains your preferred input method (IME) selection, preventing macOS from switching it back to default settings. The tool addresses a common frustration where macOS frequently changes input methods without user consent, particularly affecting users of third-party Chinese or Japanese IMEs. The application runs invisibly in the background and automatically restores the user's chosen input source whenever the system attempts to change it.
Key quotes
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I got tired of constantly switching back manually, so I built InputLock.
It automatically keeps your favorite input method active, no matter what app you're using or how often macOS tries to change it.
It's lightweight, invisible, and I use it every day myself.
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