Kanata Config Generator — No Writing Needed

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Kanata UI — Visual editor + simulator for .kbd configs

A browser-based visual editor for building Kanata configs without writing .kbd files manually.

Designed for normal users who want powerful remapping without learning the full Kanata syntax.

What this does

• Build configs visually (no coding required)
• Test mappings before exporting
• Start fast using presets instead of building from scratch
• Launch app/script

If you've ever wanted to try Kanata but got stuck with config files — this is for you.

Features

• Visual keyboard editor
Supports 60%, 75%, TKL, and 100% layouts

• Layer management
Create and switch layers easily

• Custom keys

• Tap-Hold support
Set tap + hold behavior (e.g. Caps = Esc / Layer)

• Presets
Home row mods, nav layers, and common setups in one click

• Simulation mode
Preview how your keys behave before exporting

• Export or Copy Paste
Download a ready-to-use .kbd config

Simulation

For deeper testing, you can also use the official Kanata simulator:
https://jtroo.github.io/

Limitations (being transparent)

• No import of existing configs yet
• Limited support for advanced features (combos, sequences, etc.)
• Runs locally (no cloud save / persistence)

Files

Latest version:
KanataUI 2026.6.5.2.html

Guide:
kanata-ui-guide.html

Notes

I’m not a power user — I built this with AI (Claude) to solve my own workflow, and it turned out really useful.

If you're already deep into Kanata configs, this might feel limited.

But if you just want something that works and is easy to tweak, this should help a lot.

Feedback is welcome 👍