About Mechanical Keyboard Intelligence
Weekly signal digest for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
What We Track
Mechanical Keyboard Intelligence focuses on meaningful changes in the mechanical keyboard ecosystem that enthusiasts should know about. We don't try to track every keyboard switch or keycap set — instead, we highlight developments that may actually impact your purchasing decisions or community participation.
Types of Signals
- Group Buys: Newly opened or closing soon group purchases for keyboards, switches, keycaps, and accessories
- Launches & Restocks: Product releases and inventory replenishments from vendors
- Vendor Changes: Updates to vendor policies, shipping, or product lines
- Deadline Changes: Modifications to group buy timelines or availability windows
- Community Developments: Notable events, collaborations, or discussions within the enthusiast community
How We Verify
Every signal in our digest undergoes basic verification to ensure accuracy and relevance. We prioritize transparency about our sources and verification process so you can judge the reliability of each piece of information.
Verification Standards
- Source Attribution: Each signal clearly identifies where the information originated (vendor website, community forum, social media, etc.)
- Timestamp Verification: Signals include a “last verified” date indicating when we confirmed the information was current
- Cross-Reference Check: When possible, we verify information against multiple sources before inclusion
- Clear Status Indicators: We use consistent terminology (open, closed, launched, restocked, etc.) to avoid ambiguity
How We Select Signals
Not every development in the mechanical keyboard world warrants inclusion in our weekly digest. We apply editorial judgment to focus on signals that are likely to matter to enthusiasts following the ecosystem.
Selection Criteria
- Impact Potential: Does this development affect availability, pricing, or accessibility of products that enthusiasts care about?
- Community Relevance: Is this something that community members are likely discussing or seeking information about?
- Uniqueness: Does this represent something new or significantly different from what's currently available?
- Timeliness: Is this information recent and actionable, or primarily historical in nature?
What We Don't Do
To maintain focus and trustworthiness, we deliberately avoid certain types of content that don't align with our mission.
Outside Our Scope
- We do not attempt to catalog every keyboard, switch, or keycap ever produced
- We do not provide purchasing advice or tell you what you should buy
- We do not host reviews, ratings, or scoring systems for products
- We do not participate in affiliate marketing or receive commissions from vendors
- We do not create ranking systems or comparison charts
- We do not engage in speculation or rumors without clear sourcing