Input behavior
Manage Left Shift, the Chinese/English key, Caps Lock, and conflicts caused by macOS input source settings.
Designed for macOS and Squirrel
Configure Squirrel
with a visual interface
Manage input behavior, the candidate window, schemas, and app rules. Understand changes before saving, keep a backup, and verify the result after applying.
Requires macOS 13 or later and an existing Squirrel installation. A Windows version is planned.
✓Configuration stays local
✓Checks before saving
✓Complete backup before changes
✓Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English
Everyday settings in one place
Turn error-prone configuration into clear choices
SquirrelSet does not hide how Squirrel works. It explains the current state, the pending changes, and the final result.
Candidate window
Adjust horizontal or vertical layout, themes, fonts, size, spacing, and candidates per page with a live approximation.
Input schemas
Review installed schemas and control which ones appear in the Squirrel menu and in what order.
App rules
Set selected Mac apps to open in Chinese, open in English, or keep the current Squirrel state.
Backup and restore
Save related files together as complete configuration snapshots and restore them from one place.
Deployment diagnostics
Track saves, redeployments, and verification so you know whether a change actually took effect.
Live preview
See a close approximation while you adjust
Candidate layout, font size, pronunciation hints, and theme changes appear immediately in the preview. SquirrelSet writes and deploys only after you confirm.
- Preview is separate from saving
- Pending status remains visible
- One confirmation saves and applies
Per-app control
Keep the right input state for each workflow
Select an installed app and choose whether Squirrel should enter Chinese, enter English, or keep its existing state.
- Reads app names and identifiers automatically
- Separates existing and new rules
- Reviews all changes before saving
A clear save workflow
Understand, adjust, then verify precisely
SquirrelSet does not overwrite everything blindly. It reads the active Squirrel configuration first and applies changes only after safety checks and backup.
Identify the real environment
Detect the Squirrel installation, active configuration directory, valid schemas, and possible YAML issues.
Inspect pending changes
The interface shows a live approximation and pending state without writing when you click a control.
Back up, write, and verify
One action performs conflict checks, backup, safe writing, redeployment, and final result verification.
Local first
Your input configuration stays on your Mac
The current version requires no account, does not upload Squirrel configuration, dictionaries, or input content, and includes no advertising or behavior analytics.
0Accounts required
0Configuration uploads
LocalBackup location
VisibleEvery pending change
Platform roadmap
Starting with a focused macOS release
The macOS version will be available through the Mac App Store. Windows will follow after independent adaptation and testing.
macOS
Built for Squirrel users on macOS 13 and later. Mac App Store release preparation is underway.
View macOS release status →Windows
Planned for Weasel users. Purchase and secure download will be available on this website after release.
Read the Windows plan →Frequently asked questions
What to know before you start
Is SquirrelSet an input method?
No. SquirrelSet is an independent graphical configuration tool for Squirrel, which must already be installed on your Mac.
Will it replace my configuration files?
It changes only settings you explicitly confirm and creates a backup before writing. After saving, it reads the build result again to verify the outcome.
Does it require an account or internet connection?
The current macOS configuration features require no account and do not upload your configuration, dictionaries, or input content.
When can I download it?
The macOS version is being prepared for the Mac App Store. Formal Windows development will follow a stable macOS release.
Configure Squirrel with confidence
See the macOS release status and system requirements.