macOS Input Method

Maozhan Pinyin, a Chinese input method starting on macOS.

Maozhan Pinyin (PrivatePinyin) is a Chinese input method being tested by Station Cat. The first public build is a macOS pkg installer, with Windows and iOS versions planned for later.

Maozhan Pinyin app icon

Version 0.1.9

Maozhan Pinyin

PrivatePinyin

macOS installer

Input Method

What this build is for

Local Chinese typing

The first focus is making daily pinyin input on macOS feel steady, with candidates, punctuation, and typing flow improving over time.

Early testing feedback

0.1.9 is a public test package for people who are comfortable trying early builds and reporting issues.

Multi-platform roadmap

The macOS version comes first. Windows and iOS builds will follow when they are ready.

Clear download trail

The installer, version, size, and SHA-256 checksum are kept together on the download page.

Maozhan Pinyin

Release status

  • Current version: 0.1.9
  • macOS, Apple Silicon, macOS 12 or later
  • The current public download is a macOS pkg installer.
  • After installing, add "猫栈拼音" (PrivatePinyin) in System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources.
  • The current installer supports Apple Silicon Macs only. Intel Macs are not supported yet.
  • This is an early test build. Follow macOS security prompts during first install.