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KMonadKarabiner-Elements
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS
  • Firmware-style layers on any keyboard
  • Works on Linux, Windows and macOS
  • 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
  • Configured by editing text files, no GUI
  • Setup takes some effort, particularly on macOS
  • 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: MIT License: Unlicense
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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