The Frustration of “Accidental Japanese Input”
When you are deep in the zone coding, one of the most disruptive moments is typing in the wrong input mode.
- Typing
ｃｏｎｓｔin full-width characters instead ofconst. - Typing comments in alphanumeric characters by mistake, forcing you to retype everything.
- Causing unexpected compilation errors due to hidden full-width spaces.
These issues happen because you start typing without knowing the current state of the IME.
Elegant Solution by CaretFocus
CaretFocus bridges the gap between your thoughts and the screen to prevent these errors before they happen.
1. Caret-Following Indicator
A small, customizable indicator (like a dot, “あ”, or “A”) floats right next to your active cursor. Without looking down at the taskbar, you intuitively know the current input mode the very millisecond you start typing.
2. Smart Auto-Hide During Input
To address concerns that a floating indicator might block your view, the indicator automatically hides while you type. It gently fades back in when you pause, keeping your workspace clean and readable.
3. Deep Integration with VSCode and Modern Editors
CaretFocus dynamically tracks the cursor inside modern apps like VSCode (Electron) and browsers (Chromium). Cursor movement, window splitting, and scrolling will not break the tracking.
Key Benefits
- Maintain Development Flow: Stop running into syntax errors caused by double-byte characters and keep your momentum.
- Reduce Eye Strain: No more constant eye movement between the cursor and the bottom-right of your screen.