kriomant/ch57x-keyboard-tool
Utility for programming small ch57x keyboards (1189:8890, 1189:8840, 1189:8842) observed · 2026-10-20
Health v2 · maintenance only
78/100
- Activity 86
- Release rhythm 57
- Longevity 98
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-22. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 28.5
- age_days: 1374
- days_rel: 288
- days_push: 87
- n_releases_24m: 7
Adoption not part of the score
1194 stars · 145 forks observed · 2026-10-20
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A Rust command-line utility for programming small CH57X-based macro keyboards (vendor/product IDs 1189:8890, 1189:8840, 1189:8842) commonly sold on AliExpress. It lets users configure key mappings, layers, and LED settings via config files, replacing the Windows-only vendor software.
Use cases
- program a cheap aliexpress macro keyboard on linux
- remap keys on a ch57x mini keypad
- configure keyboard layers and knobs from a config file
- replace the ugly windows-only vendor software for my macro pad
- change led settings on a 3x4 macro keyboard
- validate and upload keyboard config over usb
When to choose
- you own a supported ch57x keyboard (1189:8890, 1189:8840, or 1189:8842) and want cross-platform configuration
- you prefer declarative config files over vendor GUI tools
- you want to program all keys at once and access hidden keyboard features
When to avoid
- your macro keyboard uses a different chipset or vendor/product ID
- you need a graphical configuration interface
- you need to program the keyboard over Bluetooth rather than USB
Facets
cli-tool · maturity active
cli configuration-management developer-tools developer-tools hardware windows cli rust macro-keyboard ch57x usb-hid keypad-programming firmware-configuration key-mapping command-line automation linux macos
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/kriomant/ch57x-keyboard-tool · fetched 2026-10-20 · 45fdf745cc4f
- registry_crates: https://crates.io/api/v1/crates/ch57x-keyboard-tool · fetched 2026-08-29 · 44802be1ecd8
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| kriomant/ch57x-keyboard-tool | main | 78 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="kriomant/ch57x-keyboard-tool")
Data as of 2026-10-19T08:05:51.212177+00:00 · Report a problem