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kanata vs SharpKeys: catalog facts
kanataSharpKeys
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the Microsoft Public Licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Layers and advanced key behaviors
  • Nothing runs in the background; the mapping lives in the registry and costs no resources
  • The Type Key button recognises most keys so you never look up a scancode
  • Setup requires learning its configuration format.
  • Requires a reboot or sign-out before a change takes effect
  • Mappings are global, with no per-application or conditional rules
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-3.0 License: MS-PL
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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