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daily mechanical keyboards, firmware & tools
INGLORIOUS Advanced: custom QMK firmware and a desktop configurator for supported Glorious keyboards¶
Open-source desktop configurator and custom QMK-based firmware allowing persistent key assignments, macros, and lighting for Glorious keyboards without needing the app running.
ZMK Keymap Editor¶
Browser-based editor for ZMK keymaps that displays firmware bindings and resulting characters for Linux/Windows, with support for loading from GitHub and committing changes.
install kanata on office laptop?¶
Discussion on the feasibility and security implications of installing Kanata on a corporate-managed laptop.
Reverse engineering a non-QMK Keychron K10 (Bluetooth BLE + Linux/Waybar/GUI tool in Rust)¶
Technical deep-dive into extracting battery telemetry from non-QMK Keychron hardware via USB and BLE reverse engineering.
ZMK Layer HUD, a live on-screen HUD for ZMK keyboards¶
Open-source tool that displays live ZMK layer states and key presses on-screen using a dedicated firmware module.
Setting up qmk CLI on nix¶
Technical troubleshooting of QMK CLI compatibility with NixOS flake inputs and repository management constraints.
Sharkfin configurator¶
Created by JR, Sharkfin is an open-source configurator for keyboards built on ROYUAN hardware.
OpenAI releases Codex Micro physical keypad¶
OpenAI unveiled its first hardware, a mini keypad with joystick and knob for controlling Codex agents.
This little CNC aluminum macropad showed up on my desk and I can't decide if it's genius or too minimal to matter¶
OP highlights a macropad with automatic app-aware key remapping, noting it solves the "profile switching" maintenance headache of traditional macro pads.
Android QMK media controls?¶
Technical query on whether standard QMK media control codes (brightness/volume) register correctly on Android devices.
Building ZMK Firmware Locally on Apple Silicon MacBooks Without Docker¶
Tutorial on compiling ZMK locally on M-series Macs to bypass GitHub Actions wait times, including a build script.
I made a small tool to check if I actually use all the keys on my keyboard before switching to 60%¶
Release of "KeyRecord," a local Python tool to analyze real-world key usage patterns to justify downsizing to a 60% layout.
I can't find the AJAZZ AK980 V2 Pro Software¶
User unable to find official software for the AJAZZ AK980 V2 Pro keyboard.
Kanata brings firmware-level remapping to any keyboard—even laptops (I made a UI for it)¶
Author highlights Kanata's cross-platform capabilities and layers/tap-hold features as an alternative to flashing firmware.
HoldTap software only to re-create ZMK/QMK on Mac¶
Creator of "HoldTap" announces a new macOS application designed to bring layer/hold-tap functionality to standard keyboards without flashing firmware. Relevant for Mac users who want ZMK-like features.
Keytogo, yet another keyboard navigation tool for macos (open-source)¶
New open-source, Rust-based macOS daemon for keyboard-driven mouse navigation. Alternative to Mouseless/Warpd for users who prefer CLI/menu-bar tools.
macOS Utilities for Identifying Apps Hijacking Global Keyboard Shortcuts?¶
Tooling discussion for debugging global shortcut conflicts — relevant for remapping software users.
No Code Reviews by Default¶
Raycast on shipping without mandatory code review — adjacent to keyboard-tools workflow culture.
ZSA releases Zapp CLI tool and Classic Books mode for typ.ing¶
ZSA introduces Zapp, an open-source terminal tool for flashing firmware, and a new Classic Books mode on typ.ing for typing practice.
Copilot Key on My Keyboard¶
If you'd like, I can expand to broader HN searches (remove the 24h filter) or run this again tomorrow.
Marshmellow UI goes wireless!¶
Marshmellow UI adds wireless/Bluetooth support (v0.6.4 required) and mobile support — notable tooling/firmware UI update.