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You can contribute to an open-source keyboard by glide typing (lemmy.ml)
submitted 4 months ago by cm0002@ttrpg.network to c/opensource@programming.dev
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I initially tried FUTO and switched to Heliboard (which uses a closed-source glide typing library) because FUTO's open-source version frankly sucked.

I didn't know I could make it better.

Credit to @Nednarb44@lemmy.world :

It takes a lot of time and a lot of peoples typing data from my understanding. It's relatively easy for Google to make the glide/Swype type since they have a huge amount of peoples typing data. FUTO on the other hand has been making an open source version for probably 6 months or so no, solely relying on volunteers inputting words on their website.

For those interested in helping make the library better: https://swype.futo.org/ (it ~~probably~~ only works on mobile)

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[-] entwine@programming.dev 39 points 4 months ago
  • Futo's software (incl their keyboard) is not open source
  • Their founder has ties to Curtis Yarvin. Look him up.

Drew Devault is a controversial personality, but his article on this topic has a good summary of the facts: https://drewdevault.com/2025/10/22/2025-10-22-Whats-up-with-FUTO.html

[-] Flipper@feddit.org 2 points 4 months ago

What's the problem with drew devault?

[-] entwine@programming.dev 5 points 4 months ago

I actually have no idea, but whenever he pops up I see people bring out the vaguely pointed pitchforks. I figured I'd point that out to avoid those people derailing the discussion.

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