Why It Is Secure to Use

Short Answer

The keyboard layout is data, not executable code.

Security Model

  • German - PC.keylayout is XML parsed by macOS.
  • The file defines static key-to-character mappings.
  • It cannot execute scripts or binaries.
  • It has no network, file-write, or keylogging capability.

Installation Safety

Installation is a file copy operation only:

  • No post-install scripts
  • No daemon/background process
  • No startup hooks

Transparency

All mappings are visible in plain text and can be audited in:

  • root/pc-win-de-keyboard.bundle/Contents/Resources/German - PC.keylayout

Full Audit

For a detailed threat review and audit notes, read:

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