xmodmap Alternatives

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 alternative is SharpKeys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xmodmap are Karabiner Elements, Input Remapper, KeyTweak and Key Manager.

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xmodmap

Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool

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The xmodmap program is used to edit and display the keyboard modifier map and keymap table that are used by client...

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SharpKeys
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
25 alternatives to 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.
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Karabiner Elements
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Mac
73 alternatives to 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).
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Karabiner Elements Features
Tab Control
Emacs mode
Input Remapper
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Linux
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A tool to change and program the mapping of your input device buttons.
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Input Remapper Features
Key rebinding
Mouse Button Mapping
KeyTweak
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Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
21 alternatives to KeyTweak
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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Key Manager
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
66 alternatives to Key Manager
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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Key Manager Features
Macro Recording
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Key Remapper 4dots
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
23 alternatives to Key Remapper 4dots
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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Kinto
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
Linux
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A better Linux & Windows keyboard layout for professional mac users.
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Kinto Features
Key rebinding
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xcape
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Linux
X11
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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 Features
Support for Hotkeys
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Key Remapper
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
23 alternatives to Key Remapper
Intended for remapping keys, mouse buttons and mouse wheel actions, Key Remapper allows you to:
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Key Remapper Features
Keystroke
Seil
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Mac
15 alternatives to Seil
PCKeyboardHack can change caps lock key behavior. For example, changing caps lock key to delete Key.

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