xmodmap AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like xmodmap

xmodmap is described as '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' and is a Key Mapping tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to xmodmap for Windows, Linux, Mac, X11 and Wayland. The best xmodmap alternative is SharpKeys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xmodmap are Karabiner Elements, Input Remapper, KeyTweak and Toshy.

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xmodmap alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2023
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  1. SharpKeys icon

    SharpKeys

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    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.

    26 SharpKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    List of Key Maps

    SharpKeys Features

    1.  Disable Keyboard Keys

    SharpKeys VS xmodmap

     

    • SharpKeys is the most popular Windows alternative to xmodmap.

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

    • SharpKeys is Free and Open Sourcexmodmap is also Free and Open Source
  2. Karabiner Elements icon

    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).

    77 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Karabiner Elements screenshot 1

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode

    Karabiner Elements VS xmodmap

     

    • Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to xmodmap.

    • Karabiner Elements is Free and Open Sourcexmodmap 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.

    11 Input Remapper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Input Remapper screenshot 1

    Input Remapper Features

    1.  Key rebinding
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Mouse Button Mapping
    4.  Ad-free

    Input Remapper VS xmodmap

     

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

    • Input Remapper is Free and Open Sourcexmodmap is also Free and Open Source
  5. KeyTweak icon

    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.

    23 KeyTweak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    KeyTweak VS xmodmap

     
  6. Toshy icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hyperkey screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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  9. Kinto icon

    Kinto

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

    9 Kinto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kinto Features

    1.  Key rebinding

    Kinto VS xmodmap

     
  10. Key Manager icon

    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...

    71 Key Manager alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Manager screenshot 1

    Key Manager Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Keystroke

    Key Manager VS xmodmap

     

    • Key Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to xmodmap.

    • Key Manager is Paid and Proprietaryxmodmap is Free and Open Source
  11. Key Remapper icon

    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 screenshot 1

    Key Remapper Features

    1.  Keystroke

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  12. Key Remapper 4dots icon

    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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    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Remapper 4dots screenshot 1

    Key Remapper 4dots VS xmodmap

     

  13. xcape

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    xcape Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

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  14. DoubleCommand icon

    DoubleCommand

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    DoubleCommand is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works. Often used to make a PC keyboard more comfortable with a Mac, swapping the Alt (Option) and Windows (Command or Apple) keys, since they are in...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DoubleCommand Preference Pane

    DoubleCommand VS xmodmap

     
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