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xkeyboard-config for Mac

Keyboard configuration database for the X Window System

Quick answer: xkeyboard-config is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xkeyboard-config. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xkeyboard-config is

xkeyboard-config is a data tool for macOS: keyboard configuration database for the X Window System.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install xkeyboard-config

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install xkeyboard-config.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xkeyboard-config on Mac?

Run brew install xkeyboard-config in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is xkeyboard-config open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xkeyboard-config run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is xkeyboard-config?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6599 in this catalogue.

What version of xkeyboard-config is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.48.