SharpKeys AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like SharpKeys

SharpKeys is described as 'Utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys. It was developed in C# using .NET v2' and is a popular Key Mapping tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SharpKeys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, X11 and Wayland apps. The best SharpKeys alternative is Karabiner Elements, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SharpKeys are Input Remapper, KeyTweak, Toshy and Microsoft keyboard layout creator.

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    Karabiner Elements

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    Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    78 Karabiner Elements alternatives
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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode
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    • Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to SharpKeys.

    • Karabiner Elements is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SharpKeys.

    • Karabiner Elements is Free and Open SourceSharpKeys is also Free and Open Source
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    Input Remapper

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    A tool to change and program the mapping of your input device buttons.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux

    Input Remapper Features

    1.  Key rebinding
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Mouse Button Mapping
    4.  Ad-free
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    ITS AWESOME ALTERNATIVE. SAME FUNCTIONAL! FINALLY I REBIND SPACE TO ALT_L AND ALT_L TO SPACE. GOD SAVE THIS APP! AMAZING! BEST ALTERNATIVE! OMG IM VERY HAPPY IM LOOCKING FOR IT VERY LONG

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    • Input Remapper is the most popular Linux alternative to SharpKeys.

    • Input Remapper is Free and Open SourceSharpKeys is also Free and Open Source
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    KeyTweak

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    KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • KeyTweak is the most popular Windows alternative to SharpKeys.

    • KeyTweak is Free and ProprietarySharpKeys is Free and Open Source
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    Toshy

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    Toshy is a config file for the keyszer Python-based keymapper for Linux (which was forked from xkeysnail). The Toshy config is not strictly a fork of Kinto, but was based in the beginning entirely on the config file for Kinto.sh by Ben Reaves (https://github.

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  6. Microsoft keyboard layout creator icon
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    Microsoft keyboard layout creator

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    Ever wanted to quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support? Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favorite symbols with a simple keystroke?

    16 Microsoft keyboard layout creator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Hyperkey

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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    53 Hyperkey alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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  9. Key Manager icon
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    Key Manager

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    Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...

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    • Windows

    Key Manager Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Keystroke
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    • Key Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to SharpKeys.

    • Key Manager is Paid and ProprietarySharpKeys is Free and Open Source
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    Kinto

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    A better Linux & Windows keyboard layout for professional mac users.

    9 Kinto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kinto Features

    1.  Key rebinding
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  11. KbdEdit icon
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    KbdEdit

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    Keyboard layout editor, mapper/remapper.

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    Special and Function key reprogramming
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    Printable Key Stickers
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  12. Key Remapper 4dots icon
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    Key Remapper 4dots

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    Do you want to remap keyboard keys with another key ? Do you want to remap mouse buttons ? Then try Key Remapper. With Key Remapper you can easily remap key or remap mouse buttons with another key, program, mouse button, custom text.

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    Key Remapper

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    Intended for remapping keys, mouse buttons and mouse wheel actions, Key Remapper allows you to:

    26 Key Remapper alternatives
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    • Windows

    Key Remapper Features

    1.  Keystroke
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  14. Ukelele icon
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    Ukelele

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    The macOS supports an XML-based format for keyboard layouts (.keylayout files). However, modifying keyboard layouts—let alone creating entirely new keyboard layouts, such as for a new script—by directly editing the XML text is tedious and error-prone.

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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