Oxytype is an independent, open-source typing test. It offers multiple test modes, languages, themes, live speed and accuracy feedback, and account-based result history.
This project began from the Monkeytype codebase and now has its own roadmap. We retain the original contributors' work and attribution in the Git history. Oxytype is licensed under GPL-3.0.
Oxytype does not support self-hosting. For self-hosting, use Monkeytype.
Use Node 24.21.0 and pnpm 12.8.1. Follow the development setup guide for Better Auth and backend configuration. See the architecture overview for the codebase and stack.
pnpm install
pnpm dev-feThe frontend runs at http://localhost:3000 without opening a browser. Set SERVER_OPEN=true in frontend/.env or run SERVER_OPEN=true pnpm dev-fe to open your default browser on startup. Run pnpm dev for the full workspace after applying local D1 migrations and copying backend/.dev.vars.example to .dev.vars.
See CONTRIBUTING.md and the code of conduct. Report bugs in the Oxytype repository.
Public site: oxytype.voltcrash.com. Maintainers use production operations for the official site's deployment and updates.
Use GitHub discussions for general questions and feature ideas, and the security policy for private vulnerability reports.