Freedom251 › Speedrun Timer Software
Flitter
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MIT License | free of charge | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 14 Nov 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from Flitter's own pages
- Config file
- Keybindings are changed in $HOME/.config/flitter-timer/config.json using the example config. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Default keys
- The example config maps Space to Split, PageUp to UndoSplit, P to Pause, End to DeleteSplit, Backspace to ResetAndSave, and Delete to ResetAndDelete. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Downloads
- The v1.1.5 download table lists Apple Silicon macOS, Intel macOS, and x64 Linux builds. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Features
- It has configurable global hotkeys, animated rainbow best splits, undo and delete split, and stores splits in one human-editable file. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
- File lock
- Editing the splits file while Flitter is running causes those changes to be overwritten. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Global hotkeys
- Its keybindings are global hotkeys and work when the terminal is not focused. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Linux libraries
- Linux setup asks for X11 development libraries, libx11-dev on Debian/Ubuntu and xorg-x11-server-devel on Fedora/RHEL/CentOS. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
- macOS permission
- On recent macOS versions, the terminal needs Accessibility permission so Flitter can read global hotkeys when unfocused. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Platforms
- It is designed for macOS and Linux (X11), and Windows and Wayland are not currently supported. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Purpose
- Flitter is a LiveSplit-inspired speedrunning split timer for the terminal. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Rendering
- It uses 24-bit terminal color and renders at 60 FPS with low CPU usage. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Source install
- It can be built from source with Rust using cargo install from the Git repository. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Splits file
- Fields such as golds and personal_best are optional and are updated automatically as runs are completed. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Support
- The project invites support through issues and pull requests. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
- Warranty
- The MIT License provides the software as is, without warranty of any kind. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
Where Flitter stands on Freedom251
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