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Ukelele
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Ukelele
Free
Freeware license · macOS application
Read 12 Oct 2026 · software.sil.org
On the record
- Downloads
- The listed current release is Ukelele 3.6.1 for Mac, distributed as a 54.74 MB DMG dated 11 March 2026.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Its graphical interface lets users drag and drop characters onto keys instead of manually editing XML files.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Ukelele integrates with Keyboard Juggler, whose layout-management functionality is incorporated into Ukelele version 3.3 and later.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Key outputs
- Users can assign multiple-character strings and create dead keys that modify subsequent keystrokes.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Layout installation
- Users copy .keylayout files to /Library or ~/Library and enable them in macOS keyboard settings.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is currently provided under a freeware license, and the page says future versions will be released under an open source license.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Output limit
- Version 3.6.1 prevents creating a key output longer than 20 UTF-16 code units, the limit imposed by Apple.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- Ukelele is written by John Brownie of SIL.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ukelele is a Unicode keyboard layout editor for macOS that lets users create or modify XML-based keyboard layouts.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Recent update
- Version 3.6.1 updated the Unicode database to version 17.0.0.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites feedback but provides no warranty or guarantee of support or future upgrades; a user forum and contact option are listed.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- macossoftware.sil.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- The latest version works with macOS 10.14.6 and later.software.sil.org · read 12 Oct 2026
