xmk vs kb-layout-evaluation

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xmk		kb-layout-evaluation
	Project
13	Mentions	1
123	Stars	0
-	Growth	-
1.5	Activity	10.0
about 1 year ago	Latest Commit	over 3 years ago
Python	Language	Python
-	License	-

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xmk

Posts with mentions or reviews of xmk. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-02-25.

Making a Keyboard Layout
6 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 25 Feb 2023

You could try to use https://github.com/manna-harbour/xmk from the same developer in order to run Miryoku on every keyboard.
Is it possible to connect both sides individually with two separate USB cables?
1 project | /r/crkbd | 5 Feb 2023

I have a software solution for that, but it's Linux only, and also you'd have to use KMonad or 𝑥MK for the keymap.
Any suggestions microcontroller with wireless USB capabilities?
1 project | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 27 Dec 2022
Controlling Neovim with Streamdeck
2 projects | /r/neovim | 6 Dec 2022
Is it possible to have a transparency of your keymap on screen?
1 project | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 3 Dec 2022

https://github.com/manna-harbour/xmk might be able to support dynamic options.
ELI5 hold-preferred, balanced, tap-preferred or tap-unless-interrupted for layer toggle and home row mods?
1 project | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 30 Nov 2022

Sounds like a nice project! Also consider using the record mode of 𝑥MK for this.
𝑥MK: Use programmable keyboard firmware with any keyboard.
1 project | /r/olkb | 15 Nov 2022

16 projects | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 15 Nov 2022

It works in a VM on Windows, with usbip for communication. See https://github.com/manna-harbour/xmk/discussions/4. That might also be possible on macOS, see this comment.

kb-layout-evaluation

Posts with mentions or reviews of kb-layout-evaluation. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-02-25.

Making a Keyboard Layout
6 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 25 Feb 2023

I use something very close to this http://thedarnedestthing.com/daily%20beakl
I also forked a tool of github to evaluate layouts considering multiple languages (ex: 40% french 60% english) https://github.com/florianfmmartin/kb-layout-evaluation
But i have not updated it recently, take a look at original repo also ;)

What are some alternatives?

When comparing xmk and kb-layout-evaluation you can also consider the following projects:

kanata - Improve keyboard comfort and usability with advanced customization

qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families

keymap-editor - A web based graphical editor of ZMK keymaps.

nanoCH32V203

kmonad - An advanced keyboard manager

keyd - A key remapping daemon for linux.

glove80-zmk-config - This repo is the official configuration of the MoErgo Glove80 wireless split contoured keyboard. Use it to develop your own keymap and easily build your own ZMK firmware to run on your Glove80.

qmk_firmware - See the "forkreadme" branch or the following link for a description of branches maintained in this fork.

qmk_kernel_module - An experiment with a Raspberry Pi running QMK

evsieve - A utility for mapping events from Linux event devices.

streamdeck-ui - A Linux compatible UI for the Elgato Stream Deck.