mklircrc

If you're a Linux user who dabbles in remote control work, you know just how important it is to have well-written LIRC configuration files. However, the low degree of scripting available in LIRC can make this process much harder than it needs to be. There's no abstraction from button commands to general tasks, which means clients have to interpret commands in their own ways.

Thankfully, there's a tool that addresses this issue head-on: mk­lir­crc. With this tool, you can annotate your LIRC configuration file with a few words that tell mk­lir­crc which high-level task you want to achieve, such as "pause" or "raise volume." The tool then generates the LIRC control file for you, including all the applications it knows about (such as mythtv, xine, and mplayer).

Mk­lir­crc is a fantastic addition to any Linux user's toolkit. It simplifies a tedious process and allows you to take control of your remote control work without worrying about the nitty-gritty details. This tool is incredibly easy to use, even if you're a newcomer to the world of Linux-based remote control work. Plus, it's open-source, so you can modify it to your heart's content!