Fox Keyboard is Sri Lanka's premier open-source Sinhala keyboard app for Android. Designed with privacy in mind to help users avoid government tracking, it promotes open-source collaboration and is entirely donation-based. This lightweight, fast-performing keyboard supports Android 5.0 and above, ensuring broad compatibility across devices.
Available on F-Droid for easy, secure installation without reliance on proprietary app stores.
- Sinhala typing using the Wijesekara standard layout.
- Singlish typing (transliteration from English to Sinhala for intuitive input).
- Full English typing mode.
- Integrated emoji keyboard for expressive communication.
- Dark mode and light mode for comfortable use in any lighting.
- Customizable text size and keyboard height to suit your preferences.
- Modern, user-friendly UI for a seamless experience.
- Fast and lightweight design – minimal resource usage for smooth operation.
- Open-source codebase to foster community contributions and transparency.
- No tracking or data collection, prioritizing user privacy.
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Download from F-Droid
Search for "Fox Keyboard" on F-Droid. -
Enable the keyboard
Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards -
Select Fox Keyboard as your default input method.
Manual Installation
Download the APK from the releases page and sideload it.
- Switch between layouts (Sinhala, Singlish, English, Emoji) via the globe key or settings menu.
- Customize themes and sizes in the app's settings.
- For developers: fork the repo and contribute via pull requests!
We welcome contributions! This project is open-source to encourage collaboration from the Sri Lankan developer community and beyond.
Fox Keyboard is free and donation-based. Support the project to help us maintain and improve it: see Settings > Donate in the app.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for details.
- Issues: Report bugs or suggest features on GitHub Issues.
- Email: fox@unicodesinhala.com
Thank you for using Fox Keyboard – empowering Sinhala typing with privacy and openness!