The short version
An open split keyboard with staggered columns and four thumb keys.
From the HackerLinks archive
Pinky4
An open split keyboard with staggered columns and four thumb keys.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-23
Last seen:2026-08-23
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A long-term user praised its reachable, comfortable thumb cluster.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-23
“I've been using a Pinky4 for years and all the thumb keys are easy to reach and comfortable.”
opan · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
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