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Smassh provides a terminal-based typing test inspired by MonkeyType and described as a text-interface app.
About Smassh
Smassh is a terminal-based typing test application inspired by MonkeyType. It offers Words and Time modes, real-time comparison of speed carets, multiple themes and language support, and settings that can be changed during use, plus configurable tweaks such as blind mode and confidence mode.
It runs from the command line and is installable via pip, AUR, or binaries for Linux, Mac, and Windows. It uses nerd fonts for icons by default, which do not display correctly if those fonts are not installed.
Key features
- Words and Time modes for typing tests
- Real-time comparison of speed carets
- Change styles and settings on the fly
- Multiple theme support
- Multiple language support
- Configurable tweaks including blind and confidence modes
Best for: People who want a MonkeyType-inspired typing test that runs in a terminal.
Good for
- Open-source code with GPL-3.0 license
- Installable via pip, AUR, or prebuilt binaries
- Includes Words and Time modes with themes and language options
Watch out for
- Requires nerd fonts for icons to display correctly
- May require adding local path to $PATH to run
Smassh at a glance
- Website
- github.com/kraanzu/smassh
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Smassh FAQ
How can Smassh be installed?
With pip using pip install smassh, with yay -S smassh-bin, or with binaries for Linux, Mac, and Windows from the releases section.
Why do the icons display incorrectly?
Smassh uses nerd fonts for icons by default, so install those fonts for correct display.
What typing modes does it include?
It includes Words and Time modes for typing tests.
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