xcape AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like xcape

xcape is described as 'Linux utility to configure modifier keys to act as other keys when pressed and released on their own. - alols/xcape' and is a Key Mapping tool in the os & utilities category. There are seven alternatives to xcape for Linux, Mac, X11, Windows and BSD. The best xcape alternative is SharpKeys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xcape are Karabiner Elements, xdotool, Hyperkey and xmodmap.

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xcape

Key Mapping Tool
Free • Open Source

Linux utility to configure modifier keys to act as other keys when pressed and released on their own. - alols/xcape

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xcape alternatives page was last updated Jun 9, 2023

SharpKeys
SharpKeys is a 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.
27 SharpKeys alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SharpKeys Features
Disable Keyboard Keys
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SharpKeys VS xcape
Is SharpKeys a good alternative to xcape?
- SharpKeys is the most popular Windows alternative to xcape.
- SharpKeys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to xcape.
- SharpKeys is Free and Open Sourcexcape is also Free and Open Source

Karabiner Elements
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).
77 Karabiner Elements alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Key Mapping Tool
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
Karabiner Elements Features
Tab Control
Emacs mode
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Karabiner Elements VS xcape
Is Karabiner Elements a good alternative to xcape?
- Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to xcape.
- Karabiner Elements is Free and Open Sourcexcape is also Free and Open Source

xdotool
This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.
58 xdotool alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Workflow Automation Tool
Platforms
- Linux
- X11
xdotool Features
1. Command line interface
2. Support for scripting
3. X11/Xorg
4. Support for Hotkeys
5. Macro Recording
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xdotool VS xcape
Is xdotool a good alternative to xcape?
- xdotool is the most popular Linux alternative to xcape.
- xdotool is Free and Open Sourcexcape is also Free and Open Source

Hyperkey
Give yourself an extra modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts in this simple, one purpose app.
52 Hyperkey alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Hyperkey Features
Lightweight
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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xmodmap
The xmodmap program is used to edit and display the keyboard modifier map and keymap table that are used by client applications to convert event keycodes into keysyms. It is a part of the X.Org project.
22 xmodmap alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- X11
xmodmap Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keystroke
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keyszer
A smart, flexible keymapper (fork/reboot of xkeysnail) for X11 written in Python. It's similar to xmodmap but allows far more flexible remappings.
20 keyszer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
keyszer Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
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xkeysnail
A keyboard remapping tool for X environment written in Python. It's like xmodmap but allows more flexible remappings.
20 xkeysnail alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
xkeysnail Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
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