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pqrs-org/Karabiner-archived

Karabiner (KeyRemap4MacBook) is a powerful utility for keyboard customization. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/pqrs-org/Karabiner-archived · homepage · C++ · Unlicense (permissive) · archived observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

10/100

  • Activity 0
  • Release rhythm 8
  • Longevity 100

Flags: archived

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 5617
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 2377
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

3784 stars · 293 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Karabiner (formerly KeyRemap4MacBook) is a macOS keyboard customization utility for remapping keys, adjusting key repeat, and enabling modes like Emacs/Vi/Mouse Keys. It is obsolete on macOS Sierra (10.12) and later, where Karabiner-Elements is the maintained successor.

Use cases

  • remap keys on mac keyboard
  • change right option key to enter on mac
  • enable emacs or vi keybindings system-wide on macos
  • revive numpad keys on a macbook
  • adjust key repeat speed on mac
  • customize keyboard on os x mavericks through sierra

When to choose

  • you run OS X 10.9 to 10.11 and want powerful keyboard remapping
  • you need the legacy kernel-based Karabiner on pre-Sierra macOS

When to avoid

  • you run macOS Sierra (10.12) or later - use Karabiner-Elements instead
  • you need an actively maintained or supported tool
  • you need Apple Silicon support

Facets

application · maturity abandoned

developer-tools configuration-management developer-tools apple-ecosystem keyboard-remapping macos-kernel-extension obsolete karabiner-elements-successor key-customization macos desktop

9 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
pqrs-org/Karabiner-archivedmain10

For agents

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