SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key.
Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys.
Publisher’s description
What is SharpKeys?
SharpKeys by RandyRants.com is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 13th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.9.4000, released on April 4, 2022. The version history goes back to July 15, 2021: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22,691 times. The source code on GitHub (randyrants/sharpkeys) has 6,976 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, WinCompose and Dell Command | Update.
Project description on GitHub: “SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SharpKeys is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SharpKeys 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:
059AD91921008299F76729F2D6EB0092EBAA11AE31B1871CA638C787544F8A07· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the randyrants/sharpkeys repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review1
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.4000Latest | April 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.9.3000 | October 12, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.9.2000 | July 15, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RandyRants.SharpKeys -echoco install sharpkeys -yscoop install extras/sharpkeysmsiexec /i sharpkeys394.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0B9129DE-4A3E-46D2-9B0A-E9A4A9421B32} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RandyRants.com
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Microsoft Public License (MS-PL)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.9.4000
- Released
- April 4, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22,691
- GitHub stars
- 6,976
- GitHub forks
- 440
- Website
- randyrants.com
- winget ID
- RandyRants.SharpKeys
- Chocolatey package
- sharpkeys
- Scoop package
- extras/sharpkeys
- MSI product code
- {0B9129DE-4A3E-46D2-9B0A-E9A4A9421B32}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SharpKeys free?
Yes. SharpKeys is open-source software under the Microsoft Public License (MS-PL) licence.
Is SharpKeys 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 SharpKeys 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 SharpKeys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SharpKeys 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 SharpKeys?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 15, 2021.
Can I use SharpKeys without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SharpKeys?
Barrier, WinCompose, Dell Command | Update, Dokan Library and Deskflow. The alternatives page compares them.
