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Keyshepherd
Flawless Sinhala typing for Windows & Mac
KeyShepherd lets you type freely in the Wijesekara keyboard layout. And here's the thing most tools miss: it works perfectly whether you're typing in Wijesekara or Isiwara font layouts. No workarounds, no broken characters, just clean Sinhala text every time. Set up shortcuts for the phrases you type over and over. Drop icons wherever you need them. And do all of this without your PC breaking a sweat.
Built for real Sinhala work
Everything you need to type faster, quietly in the background.
Auto language switching
Remembers the language for each app. Type English in Photoshop and Sinhala in Word automatically.
Type faster with shortcuts
Type short codes like [myname] and expand them into full phrases instantly.
Custom icon typing
Type [call], [star], and more in the Icons layout. ShepGlyphs renders the icons perfectly.
Adobe integration
Select an icon and apply ShepGlyphs right inside Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
On-screen guides
See your active layout clearly and switch languages with a quick keyboard shortcut.
Perfect Wijesekara typing
Supports both Isiwara and Wijesekara layouts. Auto-fixes ligatures like මි, ළු, and ඳු for you.
Sync across your devices
Your shortcuts and settings stay safely backed up across all your licensed computers.
Doesn't slow down your PC
Runs quietly in the background so your computer stays fast and smooth.
Try it free. Upgrade when you need more.
Core Wijesekara typing is included in the trial. Premium unlocks unlimited power across devices.
Monthly
Rs.1,600/month
- Unlimited layouts
- Quick text shortcuts
- ShepGlyphs icon font
- 2 devices
Best value · 14-day trial
Annual Plan
Rs.17,000/year
- All Premium features
- Adobe Apply ShepGlyphs
- 2 devices
- Priority support
Lifetime
Rs.37,000/once
- Pay once, yours forever
- All Premium features
- Lifetime updates
- 3 devices
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Keyshepherd, licenses, and Sinhala typing.
Unlike standard keyboards, Keyshepherd runs quietly in the background to make your life easier. It remembers your language per app (like Sinhala in Word, English in Photoshop), fixes broken Sinhala ligatures as you type, expands text shortcuts, and on Premium lets you type custom ShepGlyphs icons straight from the keyboard.
It's like magic for repetitive typing! You can save long paragraphs, email templates, or complex Sinhala phrases. Just type a short code you define (like [myemail] or [address]), and Keyshepherd instantly expands it into the full text anywhere you type.
Premium unlocks the Icons layout and an Adobe CEP panel for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Type an icon shortcut such as [call], select the character, then click Apply ShepGlyphs in Window → Extensions → Keyshepherd. This tells Adobe to use the ShepGlyphs icon font. The panel applies the icon font; it does not fix Sinhala ligatures.
No! The core typing engine, smart auto-switching, and snippets run 100% locally on your computer for maximum privacy and zero lag. You only need the internet to log in initially, or when syncing your shortcuts and premium license across multiple devices.
Not at all! Your license is linked to your Keyshepherd account, not your computer. Your single Premium license will cover your devices across both Windows and Mac without any issues.
No. Keyshepherd does not distribute, share, or include any third-party font collections like the FM Font collection, Isiwara fonts, or any other fonts, out of respect for their original creators' copyrights. Keyshepherd is purely a typing tool designed to help you type accurately if you already have those fonts installed. However, the 'ShepGlyphs' icon font is our own proprietary font and is included with the app.
While a free trial is available, Premium unlocks cloud syncing across devices (2 for Yearly, 3 for Lifetime), unlimited smart snippets, the Icons and Characters layouts, the ShepGlyphs font, and the Adobe panel (Apply ShepGlyphs) for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Meet the Creator
Hi! As someone who constantly types in Sinhala, I was frustrated by how clunky and outdated existing tools were. Nothing felt truly modern or integrated seamlessly into my workflow.
That's why I built Keyshepherd to bring Sinhala typing into the modern era with a fast, beautiful, and effortless experience. Every feature you see is crafted from real frustrations to make your daily work easier and more productive.