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QMK Configurator
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QMK Configurator
Free
Online graphical interface · builds firmware for supported keyboards
Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm
On the record
- Audience
- QMK presents Configurator as a user friendly interface that requires no programming knowledge.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The documentation says QMK Configurator works best with Chrome or Firefox.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Controller limit
- Configurator cannot build firmware when the keyboard uses a different controller than it was designed for; the docs direct users to command line converters.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- Keymap JSON files from Keyboard Layout Editor and kbfirmware are not compatible with QMK Configurator.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Firmware output
- After compilation, users can download the generated firmware file.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Keyboard support
- A keyboard must appear in Configurator's list to be customized with it.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Keymap editing
- Users can assign keycodes by dragging and dropping, clicking a layout position, or pressing a physical key.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Keymap files
- Users can download a keymap as a JSON file and upload that file later to continue editing.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Layout limit
- Some keyboards do not yet have enough layouts or a layout that matches the user's exact build.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Macro support
- Yesconfig.qmk.fm · read 20 Sep 2026
- Project stewardship
- QMK says a core group of collaborators maintains Configurator with help from community members.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- QMK Configurator is an online graphical interface that generates QMK Firmware .hex or .bin files.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- QMK directs users to its support page for help and lists community forums, chat rooms, and GitHub bug reports as ways to get help or contribute.docs.qmk.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- cross-platformconfig.qmk.fm · read 20 Sep 2026
