Improve keyboard comfort and usability with advanced customization
Publisher’s description
What is Kanata GUI?
Kanata GUI by jtroo is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12.0, released on July 5, 2026. The version history goes back to October 27, 2024: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jtroo/kanata) has 8,030 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .kbd. Similar programs include kanata, Barrier and Deskflow.
Project description on GitHub: “Improve keyboard comfort and usability with advanced customization”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
In short: Kanata GUI is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Kanata GUI safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
13947ED78CFA3284BFEF854E3C542C74AB366236B72FD9F7E039F8638DEEAD9D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 4.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.0Latest | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.11.0 | February 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.1 | December 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.0 | November 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.9.0 | June 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.8.1 | March 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.8.0 | February 9, 2025 | — | Any CPU Portable |
| 1.7.0 | October 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jtroo.kanata_gui -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jtroo
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jtroo/kanata
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.12.0
- Released
- July 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 4.7
- GitHub stars
- 8,030
- GitHub forks
- 303
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jtroo.kanata_gui
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kanata GUI free?
Yes. Kanata GUI is open-source software under the LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Kanata GUI safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Kanata GUI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Kanata GUI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Kanata GUI?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 27, 2024.
Can I use Kanata GUI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Kanata GUI?
kanata, Barrier, Deskflow, OpenRGB and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
