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kanataKarabiner-Elements
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source, released into the public domain under the Unlicense. Donations are…

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Layers and advanced key behaviors
  • Per-device rules, so a laptop keyboard and an external one can be mapped differently
  • Complex modifications handle tap-versus-hold, layers and per-application rules
  • Setup requires learning its configuration format.
  • macOS only
  • Installs a driver extension and needs input monitoring permission, which some managed Macs block
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-3.0 License: Unlicense
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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