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chrysalis · v0.13.3
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Graphical configurator for Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards
brew install --cask chrysalis 6
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Chrysalis is a graphical tool for configuring Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards, offering advanced customization options for layouts and firmware. It's ideal for users seeking precise control over their keyboard setups.
Chrysalis provides a graphical interface to customize and configure Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with recent updates, though it has a significant number of open issues.
Community: Chrysalis has gained attention through multiple mentions on Hacker News, indicating interest in its capabilities. No discussion has been found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Offers a user-friendly graphical interface for advanced keyboard customization.
- + Supports a wide range of Kaleidoscope-powered keyboard models.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Lacks automatic updates, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - A number of open issues may affect some users' experiences.
Community Mentions
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