Installing and starting

1. Download

Download the zip file from the MSKB page on BOOTH. Before using MSKB, read LICENSE.txt (the terms of use) in the zip.

2. Install

1. Extract the zip and open the installer inside.
2. Follow the installer's steps.

If you see "Windows protected your PC"

Press "More info", then "Run anyway".

caution

On a Windows 11 PC with Smart App Control turned on, MSKB may not start.

3. Start

1. Start SteamVR and VRChat.
2. Start MSKB.

The settings window opens on your PC, and a button appears on your left wrist in VR.

tip

Turn on "General" → "Start with SteamVR" in the settings, and MSKB will start whenever you start SteamVR.

4. Wait for the first-time setup

The first time you type Japanese or Chinese, MSKB downloads and prepares the conversion dictionaries (you need an internet connection). While it prepares, the wrist button shows "Dictionary nn%" and a progress bar appears in the candidate row of the keyboard. You cannot press the keys until it finishes.

• After the download, preparing takes about 15 seconds. From then on, it is ready right away.
• During setup, you can still type by switching to English or 한국어 with the 🌐 key.
• If it fails, press "Try again" in the candidate row.

5. Turn on OSC in VRChat

MSKB uses VRChat's OSC to send to the chatbox.

1. Open VRChat's Action Menu.
2. Open "OSC" and turn on "Enabled".

You only need to do this once.

caution

If VRChat runs as administrator, MSKB cannot enter text into VRChat's text fields. Start VRChat normally.

Quitting

Right-click the MSKB icon in the Windows notification area (system tray) and choose "Quit". If you can't find the icon, press "^" at the right end of the taskbar.

By default, the "×" of the settings window quits MSKB. To keep it running after closing the window, turn on "General" → "Closing goes to the system tray".