Weasel is the Windows distribution of the Rime Input Method Engine, supporting multiple input schemes (Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubi, etc.) with a highly customizable typing experience.
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Project Overview
Weasel is the Windows distribution of the Rime Input Method Engine, based on open-source technologies including the Rime Input Method Engine. License: GPLv3.
Key Features
- Based on the Rime Input Method Engine, supporting multiple input schemes
- Supports schemes including Mingyue Pinyin, Zhuyin, Earth Pinyin, Cangjie 5, Wubi, Cantonese Pinyin, Shanghainese/Suzhou Wu, Middle Chinese Pinyin, IPA, and more
- Highly customizable; user dictionaries and configuration files located at
%AppData%\\Rime - Switch schemes with
Ctrl+\`` orF4`
Target Audience
- Windows 8.1 ~ Windows 11 users
- Users who need multiple input schemes
- Users who like highly customizable input methods
Quick Start
- Download the installer from the official website or Releases
- Run the installer and select the input language in "Installation Options"
- After installation, select the "中" icon in the input method indicator menu
- Switch input schemes with
Ctrl+\`` orF4`
Core Advantages
- Based on the mature Rime Input Method Engine with rich schemes
- Highly customizable; user dictionaries and configuration files can be manually tuned
- Open-source and free under GPLv3
- Multiple scheme support for different typing habits
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 ~ Windows 11
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