Ukelele

Mac

Create and Edit Custom macOS Keyboard Layouts

Visit Website

Overview

Ukelele is a free, open-source tool for designing and modifying keyboard layouts on macOS. Ideal for multilingual users, programmers, or anyone needing tailored input methods, it offers a visual interface to drag-and-drop keys, assign Unicode characters, and adjust modifiers. Users can export layouts as .keylayout files compatible with modern Mac versions, including Ventura and Sonoma. It simplifies creating custom layouts for specific languages, symbols, or workflow needs, eliminating complex coding or paid third-party tools.

Key Features

  • Visual drag-and-drop layout editor
  • Unicode character support for global languages
  • Export to macOS-compatible .keylayout files

Top Alternatives

Karabiner-Elements Search Google
Keyboard Maestro Compare

Tool Info

Pricing Free
Category Productivity
Platform Mac

Pros

  • Free and open-source with no hidden costs
  • Intuitive interface for non-technical users

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve for advanced Unicode mappings
  • Limited cloud sync integration

More Productivity Tools