A cross-platform context-aware key remapper
Publisher’s description
What is keymapper?
keymapper is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Albert Kalchmair. It ranks 44th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.8.0, released on October 22, 2026. 38 versions are listed since December 31, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 437 times. The source code on GitHub (houmain/keymapper) has 1,169 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform context-aware key remapper.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: keymapper is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is keymapper 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:
FA6AD733BA1ACF0B305BC1BE876E8564F66D1F177D850F8BB9DEB3AD0727CAC5· 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 38 versions ›38 versions over 3 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.7.2 | August 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.7.1 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.7.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.6.0 | June 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.5.1 | May 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.5.0 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.4.2 | April 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id houmain.keymapper -echoco install keymapper -ymsiexec /i keymapper-5.8.0-Windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AF4F6B9F-F787-41A5-9914-C4F1DFC8866E} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Albert Kalchmair
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/houmain/keymapper
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.8.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 7, 2024
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 13.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 437
- GitHub stars
- 1,169
- GitHub forks
- 50
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- houmain.keymapper
- Chocolatey package
- keymapper
- MSI product code
- {AF4F6B9F-F787-41A5-9914-C4F1DFC8866E}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is keymapper free?
Yes. keymapper is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is keymapper 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 keymapper 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 keymapper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does keymapper run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of keymapper?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 31, 2023.
What are alternatives to keymapper?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
