Karabiner
Karabiner-Elements is a free, open-source keyboard customization utility for macOS that lets users remap keys, create complex keyboard macros, and define custom key-binding rules. It is used by power users, programmers, and anyone seeking to optimize their keyboard workflow with features like Emacs or Vi key bindings, custom key sequences, mouse keys, and profile switching. The app sits in the menu bar and requires Accessibility permissions to intercept keyboard input. It supports both external keyboards and built-in Mac keyboards.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Karabiner-Elements has shipped a native Universal Binary build that runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs since at least version 14.4.0. The current version (16.0.0) is fully compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Simply download the latest version from karabiner-elements.pqrs.org — the official download page automatically serves the correct build for your architecture. Your existing profiles and customization rules will carry over without any manual migration. After installation, you may need to re-grant Accessibility permissions in System Settings to allow the updated app to function.
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1 suggestionKarabiner Elements already has a native Apple Silicon build available. Version 15.9.0 (confirmed in Homebrew) includes a universal binary with full arm64 support and is actively maintained by the PQRS development team. You should update to the latest version immediately — the transition is seamless and you'll gain better performance on Apple Silicon Macs. The app continues to receive regular updates and has full compatibility with current and future macOS versions on both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures.
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