Enable/disable in settings.conf under [Plugins].
| Plugin | Function |
|--------|----------|
| calc | Math & units |
| websearch | Custom search engines |
| clipboard | History manager |
| snippets | Text expansion (e.g., sig → full signature) |
| window_manager | Move/resize/close windows |
| process_killer | kill notepad |
To add a custom plugin:
Before diving into the specifics of Beta 0.9.0.0, it is essential to understand the parent software. Ikey Prime is a hybrid AI orchestration tool designed to sit between your operating system and cloud-based large language models (LLMs). Unlike standalone chatbots, Ikey Prime integrates directly into file systems, email clients, and development environments.
Initially launched in early 2025 as a closed alpha, Ikey Prime gained traction for two unique value propositions: Ikey Prime Beta 0.9.0.0
With over 50,000 active alpha testers, the pressure has been on the development team to deliver a stable, feature-rich beta. Enter Ikey Prime Beta 0.9.0.0.
While scripting was available before, it was restricted. This update unlocks a full Lua 5.4 sandbox with new API hooks for system clipboard management, network socket control (for IoT integration), and advanced regex matching. Power users can now write scripts that pull weather data from an API and type it out as a macro.
Before analyzing version 0.9.0.0, a brief introduction is necessary. Ikey Prime is a cross-platform keyboard enhancer and macro recorder. Unlike simpler tools (like AutoHotkey or basic gaming software), Ikey Prime utilizes a layered event system. It allows users to remap keys, record complex sequences, execute Lua scripts, and create contextual layers—meaning your "W" key can act as "Up" in a game, "Scroll" in Excel, and "Volume Up" in media mode, all simultaneously.
Version Beta 0.9.0.0 is specifically notable because it represents the "Release Candidate" feature set. The developers have confirmed that no new features will be added after this beta; only bug fixes and performance optimizations will occur before the final 1.0 launch. Enable/disable in settings
If you are part of the beta program:
| Issue | Workaround | |-------|-------------| | Occasional failure to unload after exit | Restart PC or kill process in Task Manager | | Macros with modifiers (Ctrl, Alt) lag | Reduce macro speed to 30ms between events | | Profile hotkeys conflict with system shortcuts | Remap to less common combos (e.g., Ctrl+F12) | | GUI freezes on Linux (Wayland) | Run under X11 session or enable XWayland | | Bluetooth keyboard disconnects | Use USB cable for stable operation during macro use |
Config files are plain text (INI / JSON). Located in %APPDATA%\IkeyPrime\.
Main files:
[General] hotkey = Ctrl+Space # avoid conflicts start_with_windows = true theme = dark # or light results_limit = 12[Search] search_start_menu = true search_registry = true # portable apps from uninstall keys index_file_contents = false # slows performance in beta
[WebSearch] default_engine = "https://www.google.com/search?q=query" ddg = "https://duckduckgo.com/?q=query" yt = "https://youtube.com/results?search_query=query"