Keymaps unlocked for macOS

What is a Keymap?

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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. 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
  • Remap modifiere.g.

Curious? I’d love to hear how you work.

Hackboard is in early beta. I’m looking for people who care about keyboard efficiency to try it and share feedback.

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