Keymaps unlocked for macOS

What is a Keymap?

Built on Karabiner Elements.support Beta is open — testers get a free lifetime license.

Hackboard app showing keymaps for launching apps, navigating text, and custom shortcuts

What Hackboard does for you

Instant app launching

Terminal, Chrome, Finder, Raycast — any app, any depth.

Super fast text manipulation

Text edits (e.g. post-dictation) and automated text insertions unlock new work speed.

Layered Keymaps

Hold to activate layer, tap to trigger actions. 4+ layers deep. Smart rollover protects normal typing.

Right modifiers unlocked

Independent Right Cmd and Option are an ergonomics gold mine.

Smooth symbol access

No more reaching: symbols are typed with right modifiers on the home row or adjacent to it.

Mnemonics as gamechanger

Actually remember your shortcuts. A – C – M → Application – Chrome – Maps.

What is a Keymap?

A keymap maps any key combination to any action.

Key Combinations

Classical
  • Single keye.g. D or or ;
  • Modifier(s) + keye.g. C or T
Hackboard-enabled
  • Letter sequencee.g. ACM
  • Modifier + letter sequencee.g. AC

Actions

  • Remapto classical key combination
  • Launch or switch to appincl. deep links
  • Run shell command
  • Edit and insert text
  • Macros= chained actions

Curious? I’d love to hear from you.

Hackboard is in early beta. I’m looking for people who care about keyboard efficiency and want to share their thoughts.