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 - Blinks when active, sleeps after inactivity.
- Adjustable size - Customize from 50% to 200%.
- Cat color - Keep classic black & white, follow your theme's accent, or pick a custom color.
- Mouse interaction (optional) - Paws react to clicks and scrolling (enable in settings).
- Typing metrics (optional) - Live WPM and accuracy tracking with a privacy-first approach.
- Key sounds (optional) - Soft click as you type, with adjustable volume.
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Left click | Open settings |
| Right click | Toggle sleep mode |
Select a specific keyboard in settings to filter input. If a non-keyboard device appears in the list, please open an issue.
evtest- For monitoring specific keyboard events.libinputCLI - For "All Keyboards" mode.- Input group - User must be in the
inputgroup:sudo usermod -aG input $USER.
Note
On many distros, the libinput CLI is in a separate package: libinput-tools (Arch/Debian/Ubuntu) or libinput-utils (Fedora). Logout and back in after adding your user to the input group.
If a requirement is missing, the cat shows a warning badge with setup instructions.
- Improved Key-Hold Logic: Refine input polling for sustained key presses.
- Mouse Interaction: Animate paws reacting to clicks and scrolling.
- Performance Metrics (WPM): Live typing speed and correction rate.
- Extended Skin Library: Support for custom skins and cat variants.
MIT