keyd
A system-wide key remapping daemon for Linux that works below X11 and Wayland.
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Package managers
- Homebrew
brew install keyd
About keyd
keyd remaps keys on Linux using kernel input primitives (evdev and uinput), so the same configuration works whether you run X11, Wayland or a virtual console. It replaces the mix of tools such as xmodmap and xcape that are often tied to one environment.
It runs as a background service configured with text files and ships example layouts. It suits Linux users who want features like remapping Caps Lock or building layers that work everywhere.
Strengths
- Works on X11, Wayland and the console alike
- Uses kernel input layer, not a desktop toolkit
- Plain text configuration with examples
Limitations
- Linux only
- Configured by editing files, no GUI
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree, with source code published on GitHub.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- Raheman Vaiya
- Platforms
- Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux users who want key remapping that works in every environment
- Categories
- System utilities, Automation
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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