Keymaps unlocked for macOS
What is a Keymap?Built on Karabiner Elements.support Hackboard is an experimental project that never left the testing phase. You’re welcome to try it, but it is not under active development.
What Hackboard does for you
Instant app launching
Terminal, Safari, 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 – S – M → Application – Safari – Maps.
What is a Keymap?
Hold a sequence, tap a key, map an action — that’s a keymap.
Key Combinations
- Single keye.g. D or ⌘ or ;
- Modifier(s) + keye.g. ⌘C or ⌘⇧T
- 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
Questions?
Hackboard is available as-is. If you run into issues or have questions, feel free to reach out.