ShowKeyPro for Mac v1.0.2: Display Keystrokes and Mouse Events – Download and Activation Version

ShowKeyPro for Mac v1.0.2 is a screen key and mouse event visualization tool designed specifically for macOS. It displays all the user’s keyboard presses and mouse operations in real-time and aesthetically on the screen, suitable for live streaming, software tutorials, and demonstration recordings. Its core feature is fully offline operation, no key information recording, automatic privacy protection (hiding passwords automatically), and high customization capabilities.

One, Core Interface and Work Area Details

Upon launching ShowKeyPro, its operations are mainly carried out through two parts: the visual display panel on the screen and the menu bar icon control center.

1.1 Screen Display Panel

• Position: Defaults to the bottom right corner of the screen, which can be dragged to any location.
• Composition:
  • Key Display Area: Displays the most recently pressed keyboard keys (such as ⌘, ⇧, A, Enter) in rounded rectangular card form.
  • Mouse Event Area: Displays mouse click (left and right buttons) and scroll wheel events.
  • Style: The interface style (light/dark) switches automatically with the system theme, or can be fixed manually.

1.2 Menu Bar Control Center

• Position: Located in the right side of the top menu bar, the icon is either a keyboard or “SK” text.
• Function Menu: Clicking it opens a drop-down menu containing all the core control options:
  • Show/Hide Keys: Quickly turn on or off the screen display.
  • Preferences…: Enters the core settings interface of the software.
  • Style: Switches the display theme (automatic, light, dark).
  • Language (Key Language): Switches the language of key display (such as English, Chinese, Japanese, etc.).
  • Screen Selection: When multiple monitors are connected, selects which screen the key information is displayed on.
  • Launch at Login: Sets whether to start with the system.
  • Quit: Closes the software.

Two, Complete Operation Flow: From Startup to Recording Completion

2.1 Startup and Basic Settings

1. Launch Application: Find and click the ShowKeyPro icon in the “Applications” folder or in the Dock. After launching, the menu bar will appear with its icon, and the default screen display panel is shown.
2. Open Preferences: Click the menu bar icon, choose Preferences... (or use the shortcut ⌘ + ,).
3. Initial Configuration:
   • General Settings: Check the “Launch at login” option for easy future use.
   • Display Settings: Adjusts “Display duration” (key display duration) and “Font size” (font size).
   • Advanced Settings: Ensures “Hide keys in password fields” (hide keys in password fields) is enabled to protect privacy.
4. Close Settings Window: Click the red close button in the top-left corner of the window or use the shortcut ⌘ + W, and the settings will automatically save.

2.2 Start Demonstration or Recording

1. Ensure Display is Enabled: Check the menu bar options to ensure the Show Keys is checked. If not, click once to enable the display.
2. Adjust Display Position: Drag the screen’s key panel to the desired location (such as the top-left or bottom-right corner of the screen) to avoid obscuring important content.
3. Switch Display Style (Optional): If the recording environment does not match the system theme, switch to “Light” or “Dark” using the Style sub-menu in the menu bar.
4. Start Operations: Normally proceed with your software operations, explanations, or demonstrations. All key presses and mouse clicks will be displayed in real-time on the screen.

2.3 End and Hide

1. Temporarily Hide Display: During recording breaks to clean up the interface, click the menu bar icon and uncheck Show Keys. The screen display will disappear immediately, but the software will still be running.
2. Re-display: Re-check Show Keys when needed to restore the display.
3. Complete Exit: After the entire recording, click the menu bar icon, choose Quit ShowKeyPro (or use the shortcut ⌘ + Q).

Three, Advanced Usage Tips for Common Features

3.1 Optimize Multi-Display Workflow

• Through the Screen sub-menu in the menu bar, choose to display the key information on the secondary screen.
• This allows for a clean interface on the primary screen while ensuring that the key prompts are clearly visible on the secondary screen’s recorded video.

3.2 Creating Professional Visual Effects

• Fixed Style: Even in bright lighting conditions, the style can be manually set to “Light” to ensure clear display, regardless of whether the system is in dark mode.
• Key Combination Display: The software intelligently displays modifier keys (such as ⌘, ⌥, ⌃, ⌃) with regular keys (such as ⌘C, ⌃4) to make the operation process clear at a glance.

3.3 Unobtrusive Demonstrations

During segments where keyboard operations are not needed (such as pure narration), the keyboard panel can be quickly hidden using the menu bar switch (or remembering its shortcut) to allow the audience to focus solely on the content.

Four, Common Issues and Solutions

4.1 The Keyboard Display Suddenly Disappears

Causes and Solutions:

• Unexpectedly closed: Check the menu bar to ensure that Show Keys is selected.
• Software unexpectedly exited: Restart the ShowKeyPro application.
• Focus on the password box: This is a normal privacy protection feature. Clicking on other non-password input areas will restore the display.

4.2 The Display Position Cannot Be Dragged

Solution: Ensure that the mouse pointer is precisely placed on the display panel’s card area before dragging. Sometimes clicking on the panel’s edge or blank area may not trigger the drag.

4.3 Not Displayed in Specific Full-Screen Applications (such as Games)

Solution: By default, ShowKeyPro may not cover certain exclusive full-screen modes. Try changing the display mode of the game or application to “windowed full-screen” or “borderless window,” which often resolves the issue.

4.4 The Menu Bar Icon Is Gone

Solution:

1. Check if the application is still running (search for “ShowKeyPro” in the “Activity Monitor”).
2. If the application is running but the icon is hidden, it may be due to the system menu bar folding it. Try clicking the arrow at the rightmost end of the menu bar to view.
3. The direct solution is to restart the application.

4.5 How to Customize the Display Style of Shortcuts?

Solution: In the “Preferences,” you can adjust the font size, display duration, and transparency of the key cards. Some versions also support customizing the background color and corner radius.

4.6 Does the Software Support Chinese Key Display?

Solution: Fully supported. Through the “Key Language” option in the menu bar, you can switch to Chinese display, where key names will be shown in forms like “Copy” and “Paste.”

4.7 How to Avoid the Keyboard Panel Interfering During Recording?

Solution: It is recommended to drag the panel to the corner of the screen or use a semi-transparent mode. You can also adjust the transparency of the panel in the “Preferences” to blend it into the background.

4.8 Does the Software Affect System Performance?

Solution: No. ShowKeyPro has been optimized to use very low system resources. According to actual testing, the CPU usage rate during simultaneous screen recording is typically below 2%.

4.9 How to Update the Software Version?

Solution: Since the software runs completely offline, updates require obtaining the new installation package from the official website or authorized download station. It is recommended to regularly check for the latest version on platforms like “LoveMac.”

4.10 What Should I Do If I Can’t Install the Software?

Solution: Ensure that your macOS version meets the requirements (usually requiring macOS 10.14 or higher). If prompted “Cannot verify developer,” allow running by going to “System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” and allowing it. If there are still issues, leave a message to contact us.

Five, Shortcut Summary Table (Mac Version)

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