Actkbd is an easy-to-use software tool that enables users to bind specific actions to keyboard events through a simple daemon.
Currently, actkbd is limited to supporting only the linux-2.6 evdev interface. However, its platform-specific code is contained in such a way that minimal changes would be required to add support for additional platforms.
One standout feature of actkbd is its use of a plain-text configuration file to manage all bindings. Its file format even has the capability to predict command modules, which would allow users to perform commonly-used tasks (e.g., ejecting the CD-ROM or adjusting the volume) without relying on external commands, although actkbd can still execute external commands.
Actkbd's latest updates emphasize its adaptability, providing a sample rule file for launching through udev. This also permits use on multiple keyboards. The documentation has been updated and minor bugs resolved. Overall, actkbd is a versatile and user-friendly tool that streamlines the use of keyboard shortcuts.
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