Keymapper is a context-aware key remapper that lets you redefine keyboard layouts and shortcuts system-wide or for individual applications.

Mappings are defined in a text configuration file and can use keyboard keys, mouse buttons, the mouse wheel, application context, virtual keys, macros and other conditions.

This is free and open source software.

• Remap keyboard keys and shortcuts system-wide or per application.
• Manage mappings from a single configuration file.
• Context-aware mappings based on the operating system, window title, window class, process, or input device.
• Supports mouse buttons and mouse wheel events in mappings.
• Map shortcuts to launch applications and commands.
• Virtual keys provide state switching and layers.
• Supports key sequences, simultaneous keys and held modifiers.
• Configurable timing enables tap, hold and double-tap style mappings.
• Aliases and macros simplify complex configurations.
• Multiple processing stages allow mappings to be transformed in steps.
• keymapperctl provides external control of the remapper.
• Configuration can be automatically reloaded when the file changes.
• Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, Windows, macOS and FreeBSD.

Website: github.com/houmain/keymapper
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Developer: Houmain
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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