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input-remapper vs keyd: catalog facts
input-remapper	keyd
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Supports both X11 and Wayland	Works on X11, Wayland and the console alike Uses kernel input layer, not a desktop toolkit
Requires Linux and appropriate access to input devices.	Linux only Configured by editing files, no GUI
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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