jtroo/kanata

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7808 stars · 284 forks observed · 2026-08-28

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Kanata is a cross-platform software keyboard remapper for Linux, macOS, and Windows written in Rust. It supports multiple layers of key functionality and advanced key behavior customization such as tap-hold, macros, and unicode input.

Use cases

• remap keyboard keys on linux windows and macos
• create multiple keyboard layers like shift but for any key
• set up tap-hold keys for home row mods
• configure keyboard macros and unicode input
• emulate mouse actions from the keyboard
• improve keyboard ergonomics with custom layouts

When to choose

• you want deep, code-like configuration of key behavior across layers
• you need a free cross-platform remapper without buying a QMK-compatible keyboard
• you want tap-hold, macros, or unicode features beyond simple key swaps

When to avoid

• you only need simple key swaps and prefer a GUI tool
• you need per-application remapping with a graphical interface
• you cannot run a background process or grant driver-level input permissions

Facets

application · maturity active

developer-tools configuration-management developer-tools cross-platform windows cross-platform keyboard-remapper keyboard-layout mouse-emulation key-customization ergonomics linux macos

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