ShannonMax: Using Information Theory to Optimize Emacs Keybindings
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A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
ShannonMax is an Emacs plugin that uses information theory principles to analyze user typing patterns and suggest optimized keybindings. The tool helps identify commands where changing keybindings can significantly reduce typing effort by applying concepts from information theory to keyboard efficiency. The article provides installation instructions, usage warnings about keylogging privacy concerns, and references to the original research talk and GitHub repository.
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In particular, it helps you find commands where changing the keybinding can significantly reduce the amount you type.
WARNING: When using a keylogger, be careful not to log any sensitive information!
Better Keybindings with Information Theory [Computer software]
maximize your keybinding efficiency in emacs!
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