What is Ukelele?
Ukelele is a free, open source software utility for macOS that allows users to create, modify, and build custom keyboard layouts. It provides a graphical interface that shows a diagram view of the keyboard layout, allowing users to easily rearrange and customize the positions of keys.
With Ukelele, users can change the function of existing keys, add new keys such as international or special characters, and modify keyboard behaviors and attributes. For example, one can set dead keys, key repeats, key types (letters, numbers, punctuation, etc.), and more.
Once a custom layout is created, Ukelele generates the necessary keyboard layout files that can be installed and enabled on macOS. The software simplifies what would otherwise be a complicated process of writing these files manually.
Ukelele has advanced features for internationalization including support for Unicode input methods and complex keyboard behaviors. It allows fine-grained control over the functionalities of keys.
The software is useful for creating more ergonomic layouts, adding special characters or features missing from the default macOS keyboards, and customizing keyboards for efficiency and personal preference. The easy-to-use graphical interface makes Ukelele accessible for beginner and advanced users alike.
SharpKeys, Karabiner Elements, Key Remapper, KeyTweak, Microsoft keyboard layout creator, keyboardlayouteditor, Simple Disable Key, Keyboard Layout Editor, KbdEdit, DoubleCommand, KeyBindingsEditor, Key Remapper 4dots, Physcape are some alternatives to Ukelele.