Give them the keys
I built this because my child had an uncanny ability to switch apps and change stuff. Now we type together — no worry, just play.
Battle-tested by a real toddler. Feedback from any key masher welcome.
Keyspree turns your keyboard into a colorful playground for toddlers — while locking down everything else. No accidental app switches, no deleted files, no stress.
Requires macOS 15.2 or later
Designed for toddlers to explore, and for parents to relax.
Your toddler can't Cmd+Q their way out — every shortcut is caught before macOS even sees it.
Only you can end the session — with Touch ID or a secret password. Move the mouse to a corner and you're back in control.
Tiny hands already reaching? One shortcut from anywhere and you're in a session — no fumbling through apps.
Every key is a new color, cycling through a vibrant rainbow. They won't stop watching the screen light up.
Gentle tinks, bubbly pops, quirky frog ribbits, funky boings, glass chimes, or retro morse beeps. Every keypress gets a satisfying little reward.
Font size from 24 to 200pt, pick your own colors, or just let it follow your system's light/dark setting.
Pick your colors, sounds, font size, and exit password in the settings window.
Click "Start Session" or use the global shortcut. Your Mac locks down instantly.
Let them go wild. When you're done, nudge the mouse to a corner and unlock with Touch ID.
Toddlers are surprisingly good at finding shortcuts you didn't know existed. Keyspree intercepts keyboard input before macOS processes it — your little hacker isn't getting past this one.
I built this because my child had an uncanny ability to switch apps and change stuff. Now we type together — no worry, just play.
Battle-tested by a real toddler. Feedback from any key masher welcome.