Kmonad
A cross-platform command-line utility that captures keyboard input, remaps it, and provides configurable mapping options
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| + | Key Remapping | Allows users to assign different functions to keys, enabling customized keyboard layouts |
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| + | Layer System | Supports multiple layers that can be switched dynamically for different key configurations |
| + | Layer Switching | Changes the key mapping layer in response to defined key events, enabling different mapping modes |
| + | Layer Inheritance | Allows a higher mapping layer to inherit key definitions from a lower layer when no definition is present |
| + | Tap-Hold Actions | Enables keys to perform different actions when tapped versus when held, reducing the need for extra keys |
| + | Multi-Tap Keys | Configures keys to execute different commands based on the number of taps |
| + | Leader Key | Allows users to set up sequences of key presses for shortcuts and uses one key as a leader to initiate sequences that trigger defined commands. |
| + | Cross-Platform Support | Operates on multiple operating systems by using input methods that match each system’s interface |
| + | Modifier Key Mapping | Assigns keys to function as modifiers when combined with other keys, processing combination inputs |
| + | Per-Key Delay Configuration | Adjusts the delay between key presses for fine-tuned input control |
| + | Key Chording | Enables multiple keys to be pressed simultaneously for specific actions |
| + | Hold-Tap Timing Adjustments | Customizes the timing threshold for distinguishing between hold and tap actions |
| + | Auto-Repeat Control | Configures how keys repeat when held down |
| + | Dynamic Key Swapping | Allows users to swap keys dynamically based on conditions |
| + | Custom Key Sequences | Supports defining sequences of key presses that trigger specific commands to support chained actions |
| + | Macro Recording | Records a series of key events so that multiple commands can be executed with a single trigger |
| + | Configuration File Support+ | Reads external configuration files to define key mappings and behavior rules for the engine |
| + | Configuration Validation | Checks configuration files for errors before applying key mappings to reduce misconfigurations |
| + | Daemon Operation | Runs the mapping engine as a background process to continuously manage input events |
| + | Hardware Compatibility | Works with keyboards without relying on drivers specific to a manufacturer |
| + | Key Event Logging | Records key events and associated actions in a log to support analysis and troubleshooting |
| + | Keymap Profiles | Supports the storage of separate key mapping profiles that can be switched by the user as needed |
| - | Mouse Events | Generating mouse events isn’t as straightforward and may require workarounds to get working |
| - | Manual Configuration File | The software uses a text‑based configuration file that must be created and maintained manually using a custom syntax. |
| - | Manual Updates | The latest features and experimental changes may be accessible only by compiling the software from source rather than through pre‑built binaries. |
| - | Command‑Line Interface Only | The software operates solely via a command‑line interface and text‑based configuration, without an integrated graphical user interface. There is no tool to preview key mapping changes visually. Users are required to test their configurations manually to verify operation. |
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