Most RGB software treats a keyboard as decoration. Keylegend treats it as a display: every key is
coloured by what it currently means, and the colouring changes the instant its meaning does.
Lock states show on the key itself. Digits, letters, symbols and control keys each take their own
colour. Hold AltGr and only the keys carrying an AltGr character stay lit; hold Windows and the
shortcuts light up grouped by function. Around ninety application profiles are included, taking
effect as soon as a program has the focus. After a configurable idle period the keyboard is handed
back so a Chroma Studio effect resumes.
Key meanings come from the active Windows keyboard layout rather than a hardcoded table, so any
layout works without changes. No global keyboard hook is installed: only modifier and lock states
are read, and keystrokes are never intercepted, forwarded or stored.
Publisher’s description
What is Keylegend?
Keylegend is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Keylegend contributors. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.0, released on September 3, 2026. 2 versions are listed since August 22, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Eistee82/Keylegend) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Project description on GitHub: “Interactive keyboard lighting for Razer Chroma — keys are coloured by what they currently mean.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Keylegend is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Keylegend 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:
14F07290712145FDA6656839887D8559DE5AC5F0ACCC4F24BE822415CFB446DB· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.0Latest | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Eistee82.Keylegend -eKeylegend-1.2.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Keylegend contributors
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Eistee82/Keylegend
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- September 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Eistee82.Keylegend
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keylegend free?
Yes. Keylegend is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Keylegend 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 Keylegend 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.
Can Keylegend be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Keylegend support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Keylegend run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Keylegend?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 22, 2026.
Can I use Keylegend without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Keylegend?
Barrier, Deskflow, Display Driver Uninstaller, Driver Store Explorer and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
