Input Remapper
Input Remapper is a free Linux tool for changing how input devices behave by mapping one input to another.
What Input Remapper is
Input Remapper is a free Linux tool for changing how input devices behave by mapping one input to another. It supports X11 and Wayland, and works with combinations, joysticks, wheels, triggers, keys, and mouse movements. In the graphical interface, users select a device, make a preset, add a mapping, and apply it. Optional macros support variables shared across devices, conditions, and named parameters. Analog inputs can be mapped to analog outputs, with adjustable sensitivity and non-linearity. The interface requests a sudo password because special permissions are needed to read events from /dev/input/ files. Installation instructions cover Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora, Arch, and Void, with manual installation described for other distributions. Version 2.0 and later requires at least Ubuntu 22.04. Output symbols depend on the environment's keyboard layout, and symbols unavailable through that layout cannot be injected directly. The project cautions that game anti-cheat software might detect macros. Input Remapper is published under the GPL-3.0 license.
Good
- Works with both X11 and Wayland
- Supports a broad range of input types
- Analog mappings include sensitivity controls
- Free and published under GPL-3.0
Watch out
- Requires a sudo password for input event access
- Version 2.0 and later requires Ubuntu 22.04 or later
- Game anti-cheat software might detect macros
- Output symbols depend on the keyboard layout
Who it suits
Input Remapper suits Linux users who want to reassign keys, mouse movements, or other device inputs. It also supports users configuring analog controls or optional macros.
Verdict
Input Remapper offers configurable device mappings and optional macro support on Linux. Consider the permission prompt, keyboard-layout limits, and possible game anti-cheat detection before using it.
Plans and prices
From Input Remapper's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Linux input device remapping · GPL-3.0 |
The facts
Each one read from Input Remapper's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analog controls
- Analog inputs can be mapped to analog outputs, with configurable sensitivity and non-linearity.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Display servers
- It supports X11 and Wayland.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Gaming caveat
- The project cautions that anti-cheat software might detect macros in games.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Key output limit
- Output symbols depend on the environment's keyboard layout, and characters unavailable through that layout cannot be injected directly.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository is published under the GPL-3.0 license.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The UI prompts for a sudo password because special permissions are needed to read events from /dev/input/ files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Input Remapper is a Linux tool for changing the behavior of input devices by mapping any input to another input.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Setup
- Users select an input device, create a preset, add a mapping, and apply it in the graphical interface.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The usage guide directs users to inspect debug output and open a GitHub issue when something does not work, and cautions against posting logs created while entering private information.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported distributions
- The README gives installation instructions for Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora, Arch, and Void, and describes manual installation for other distributions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported inputs
- It supports combinations, joysticks, wheels, triggers, keys, and mouse movements.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- linuxchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Version requirement
- Input Remapper version 2.0 and later requires at least Ubuntu 22.04.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Macros
- Its optional macro language supports cross-device variables, conditions, and named parameters.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Macro support
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
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