Who should use ctrl-kd?

ctrl-kd is an open-source project built for developers.

Does ctrl-kd have a free plan?

Yes — ctrl-kd is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does ctrl-kd run on?

ctrl-kd runs on the command line.

Is ctrl-kd still maintained?

Unverified. ctrl-kd has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to ctrl-kd?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.

Who develops ctrl-kd?

ctrl-kd is developed by Open Source Maintainers.

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ctrl-kd

Name: ctrl-kd
Author: Open Source Maintainers

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ctrl-kd is a Python package and CLI tool that converts old WordStar 4-7 word processor documents and print-to-disk files into modern formats such as plain text, Markdown, HTML, RTF, or PDF. It is aimed at digital archivists, historians, and developers working with legacy DOS-era files.

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Overview

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In the Developer Tools space, ctrl-kd takes a focused approach. It focuses on converting legacy WordStar documents from the 1980s into usable modern text and document formats. ctrl-kd is an open-source project aimed at developers. ctrl-kd is open source under the MIT license. ctrl-kd is available on the command line.

Open Source Maintainers builds and maintains ctrl-kd, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include WordStar Conversion, Markdown Output, and HTML Export.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

WordStar Conversion
Markdown Output
HTML Export
PDF Generation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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ctrl-kd verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about ctrl-kd

What is ctrl-kd?: Ctrl-kd focuses on converting legacy WordStar documents from the 1980s into usable modern text and document formats. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who should use ctrl-kd?: ctrl-kd is an open-source project built for developers.
Does ctrl-kd have a free plan?: Yes — ctrl-kd is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ctrl-kd run on?: ctrl-kd runs on the command line.
Is ctrl-kd still maintained?: Unverified. ctrl-kd has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to ctrl-kd?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.Track Debug ZenPress StarPulse
Who develops ctrl-kd?: ctrl-kd is developed by Open Source Maintainers.
How long has ctrl-kd been around?: ctrl-kd first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
License: MIT
First seen: 29 Jul 2026
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Converting legacy WordStar documents from the 1980s into usable modern text and document formats.

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Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 29 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 29 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: ctrl-kd-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 29 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 1 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/ctrl-kd

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