creating-karabiner-modifications

What problem does it solve?

Creating complex Karabiner-Elements modifications can be error-prone due to intricate JSON structure and ambiguous requirements. This skill provides a systematic workflow, templates, and testing guidance to ensure correct and efficient keyboard customizations, preventing common JSON errors and over-engineering.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Systematic Workflow: Guides through clarifying requirements, choosing the right approach (manual JSON vs. external generators), writing configurations, and rigorous testing with EventViewer.
• Quick Reference Templates: Provides ready-to-use JSON templates for common patterns like simple key remaps, modifier combinations, and tap vs. hold dual functions.
• Common Mistakes & Rationalizations: Identifies frequent errors and common excuses for skipping the process, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Use Case: When you want to remap your Caps Lock key to act as Control when held and Escape when tapped, use this skill to generate the correct JSON configuration and test it.

Quick Start

I want to remap my Caps Lock key to Control when held and Escape when tapped. Use the creating-karabiner-modifications skill.