Watch the cat tap its paws as you type!
Use the DMS CLI:
dms plugins install bongoCatOr manually:
git clone https://github.com/hthienloc/dms-bongo-cat ~/.config/DankMaterialShell/plugins/bongoCat- Real-time typing - Cat reacts to your keyboard input
- Blink & sleep - Cat blinks when active, sleeps after inactivity
- Adjustable size - Customize cat size from 50% to 200%
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Left click | Open settings |
| Right click | Toggle sleep mode |
You can select a specific keyboard from the dropdown menu in the settings. This is useful if you have multiple input devices and want the cat to only react to a specific one.
Note: The device filtering is currently based on a manual exclusion list. If you have a peripheral (like a mouse or headset) that is incorrectly identified as a keyboard and appears in the list, please open an issue with the device name so it can be added to the exclusion list.
evtest- Primary tool for monitoring specific keyboard events.libinput- Required only for "All Keyboards (Auto)" mode.- User must be in
inputgroup:sudo usermod -aG input $USER
- Improved Key-Hold Logic: Refine input polling to ensure paws stay down during sustained key presses.
- Mouse Interaction: Animate paws reacting to mouse button clicks and scroll events.
- Performance Metrics (WPM): Optional overlay showing real-time typing speed and accuracy.
- Extended Skin Library: Support for loading custom SVG/PNG skins and different "cat" variants (e.g., Robot-cat, Ghost-cat).
- Audio Feedback: Optional haptic-like mechanical keyboard sound effects on every keystroke.
MIT