Xime

Project Overview

Xime is an Android input method built on the Rime engine, designed for efficient Chinese text input with Wubi (86/98) and Pinyin support, offering rich keyboard layouts and AI-enhanced features.

Key Features

• Multiple input schemas: Built-in Wubi 86/98, Pinyin, and mixed schemas; supports custom schemas via the schema marketplace
• Rime engine: Powered by the mature and reliable Rime input method engine
• Rich keyboard layouts: QWERTY full keyboard, T9 Pinyin, Stroke 9-key, Handwriting, Numpad (with calculator)
• Voice input: Local offline ASR (built-in streaming zipformer2 engine) plus online ASR plugins
• AI enhancement: Transformer-based predictive text for faster input
• Floating keyboard: Draggable floating card style with semi-transparent rounded design
• Clipboard manager: History with quick send and pinning
• WebDAV sync: Backup and restore schemas and settings via WebDAV
• Plugin marketplace: Extensible Lua plugins via the built-in marketplace

Target Audience

• Android users who need efficient Chinese text input
• Wubi input method users
• Advanced users who want custom input schemas

Quick Start

1. Download the APK for your architecture from Releases
2. Install the APK
3. Enable Xime in system settings
4. Select an input schema and start using it

Core Advantages

• Built on the mature Rime engine
• Local offline voice recognition
• AI-powered predictive text
• Rich plugin extensions and sync features

System Requirements

• OS: Android 9.0 (API 28) or later
• Architectures: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64