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ControllerKeys

A native macOS application that maps Xbox and DualSense controller inputs to keyboard shortcuts, mouse movements, and scroll, magnify, pan actions. Features an on-screen keyboard and full DualSense touchpad support.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac
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  1.  Controller Support
  2.  Key Mapping
  3.  Gamepad Mapping

 Tags

  • on-screen-display
  • keyboard-to-joystick
  • joystick-mapper
  • dualsense
  • joystick-mapping
  • joystick-to-keyboard
  • XBOX Controller Support
  • button-mapping
  • dualsense-controller

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ControllerKeys information

  • Developed by

    US flagKevin Tang
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $10.
  • Alternatives

    35 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
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What is ControllerKeys?

A native macOS application that maps Xbox and DualSense controller inputs to keyboard shortcuts, mouse movements, and scroll, magnify, pan actions. Features an on-screen keyboard and full DualSense touchpad support.

Features:

Button Mapping: Map any Xbox/Dualsense controller button to keyboard shortcuts

  • Modifier-only mappings (?, ?, ?, ^)
  • Key-only mappings
  • Modifier + Key combinations
  • Long-hold for alternate actions
  • Chording (multiple buttons ? single action)

Joystick Control:

  • Left joystick ? Mouse movement
  • Right joystick ? Scrolling
  • Configurable sensitivity and deadzone
  • Hold modifier (RT by default) to use sensitive mouse movement

Touchpad Control: Use the touchpad from a Dualsense controller with taps and multitouch gestures

  • Single-finger tap or click ? Left click
  • Two-finger tap or click ? Right click
  • Two finger swipe ? Scrolling
  • Two finger pinch ? Zoom in/out

On Screen Keyboard, Commands, and Apps: Use the on-screen keyboard widget to quickly select apps, commands, or keyboard keys.

  • Use the controller without a keyboard with the on-screen keyboard
  • Easily enter configurable text strings and commands in Terminal with a single click
  • Use built-in variables to customize text outputted
  • Show and hide apps in customizable app bar

Profile System: Create and switch between multiple mapping profiles

Visual Interface: Interactive controller-shaped UI for easy configuration

DualSense Support: Full PlayStation 5 DualSense controller support

  • Full touchpad support with multi-touch gestures
  • Multi-touch gesture support
  • Customizable LED colors in USB connection mode
  • Dualsense built-in microphone support in USB connection mode
  • Microphone mute button mapping