Capslock (and other keys) indicator for Ubuntu 18.04

Solution 1:

You may use one of the following GNOME shell extensions to achieve your goal.

  • Lock Keys
    This extension shows Num lock or Caps lock (or both) status on the top bar.
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  • Keys Indicator
    This extension shows Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Num lock, and Caps lock status on the top bar.
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  • Lock Keys (another one)
    Numlock & Capslock status on the panel. Icons are auto hidden. Simplified with no menus, notifications or settings.

Solution 2:

There's a ppa for indicator-keylock on Ubuntu 18.04

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tsbarnes/indicator-keylock
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-keylock