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AutoKey vs xremap: catalog facts
AutoKeyxremap
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Linux Linux
  • Abbreviation expansion works in any application, not just a text editor
  • Hotkeys run full Python scripts with access to windows, clipboard and input
  • Application-aware mappings and key sequences
  • X11 only; the project states it will not function correctly under Wayland
  • Releases are rare, with the last tagged version in 2022
  • Some desktop integrations require additional configuration.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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