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keyd vs KMonad: catalog facts
keydKMonad
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works on X11, Wayland and the console alike
  • Uses kernel input layer, not a desktop toolkit
  • Firmware-style layers on any keyboard
  • Works on Linux, Windows and macOS
  • Linux only
  • Configured by editing files, no GUI
  • Configured by editing text files, no GUI
  • Setup takes some effort, particularly on macOS
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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