# Karabiner-Elements for Mac

> The keyboard customizer.

Remap any key, build complex modifications like a hyper key, and set per-device rules. Free and open source.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: pqrs.org
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/
- Homebrew cask: karabiner-elements
- Source code: https://github.com/pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements
- License: Unlicense
- GitHub stars: 23k
- Last commit: 2026-10-19
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/karabiner-elements/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask karabiner-elements
```

## Questions

### Is Karabiner-Elements free?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements is free and open source under the Unlicense license. The source code is on GitHub at pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements.

### Where can I download Karabiner-Elements for Mac?

Download Karabiner-Elements from the developer's website (karabiner-elements.pqrs.org) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Karabiner-Elements from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask karabiner-elements`.

### What are good alternatives to Karabiner-Elements?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Ice (open source), Stats (open source), Keka (open source) and BetterTouchTool (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [BetterTouchTool](https://macworthy.com/apps/bettertouchtool/): Customize every gesture, key and button. (One-time purchase)
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Tags: keyboard, open source