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Seil vs xmodmap

A side-by-side look at Seil and xmodmap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Seil

Seil

Os & Utilities

Seil is an open-source utility for macOS that allows you to modify and customize modifier keys on Apple keyboards. It lets you change the behavior of keys like Caps Lock, Control, Option, and Command to improve keyboard usability.

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xmodmap

xmodmap

Os & Utilities

xmodmap is a utility for modifying keyboard mappings and pointer button mappings in Xorg. It allows users to remap keys and buttons and assign different functions without having to edit configuration files directly.

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