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xremap vs keyd: catalog facts
xremap	keyd
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Application-aware mappings and key sequences	Works on X11, Wayland and the console alike Uses kernel input layer, not a desktop toolkit
Some desktop integrations require additional configuration.	Linux only Configured by editing files, no GUI
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	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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