If you've ever used traditional locksmith software, you know the pain: clunky interfaces designed in the 1990s, steep learning curves, annual licenses costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, and features so complex that you need training just to create a simple key chart.
These tools were built by locksmiths, for locksmiths. They focus heavily on technical specifications and details that matter when you're cutting keys—but are completely irrelevant when you're trying to plan a system's structure.
MCKS takes a different approach. We built software for the people who actually need to understand master key systems: building owners, property managers, contractors, and yes, locksmiths too. But we focus on what matters most—the structure of your system.
The difference is immediate when you open the app. Instead of being confronted with technical jargon and complex menus, you see your building. You see which keys open which doors. You see your access hierarchy visualized in a way that makes sense to anyone, not just industry veterans.
Getting started with MCKS is simple. Create your project, build your key hierarchy visually, and start documenting your system. Most users are up and running within an hour, not days or weeks.
The pricing model is different too. No more annual licenses that cost more than some of your hardware. MCKS offers straightforward pricing that makes sense for buildings of any size, from a small office to a sprawling campus.
We're not trying to replace specialized locksmith tools—those are needed for technical work at the bench. We're giving everyone else a way to understand, plan, and manage master key systems without needing a locksmith certification to figure out the interface.
Written by
Miguel Carrillo
Founder, MCKS