On the recordRead 12 Oct 202623 facts
Kinto
On the record
- Copy and paste
- The project describes copy and paste as working seamlessly across apps and terminals.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can edit configuration files to add or change application-specific shortcuts.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- Kinto uses xkeysnail on Linux and AutoHotkey on Windows 10 and 11.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Keyboard remapping
- It remaps modifier keys system-wide and adds cursor and word movement shortcuts to match macOS conventions.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is open source and uses the GPLv2 license.kinto.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- License and pricing
- The project is open source under GPL v2; the website says it has no official sponsorships and invites donations.kinto.sh · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux engine
- Kinto uses xkeysnail on Linux.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux limitation
- The README says VNC support on Linux is experimental and requires compiling and installing x11vnc.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux requirements
- The listed Linux requirements include Python, systemd or sysvinit, X11, and xkeysnail.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Per-app profiles
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Kinto provides Mac-style shortcut keys for Linux and Windows.kinto.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Remote desktop
- The README says RDP works when all keyboard input is captured; VNC support on Linux is described as experimental and requires x11vnc.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The Linux version lists Python, systemd or sysvinit, X11, and xkeysnail as requirements.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Setup
- Version 1.2 includes a system tray and a setup wizard.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Shortcut behavior
- Kinto remaps modifier keys system-wide and adapts mappings for GUI apps and terminals.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README invites users to open a support ticket for missing shortcut support or unresolved issues.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Supported keyboards
- Kinto works with standard Windows, Apple, and Chromebook keyboards.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- cross-platformgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
