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Universal Control Remapper

Universal Control Remapper (UCR) is a free, open-source Windows application for mapping physical device inputs to virtual device outputs.

Place
#15 of 29
Score
6.3
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What Universal Control Remapper is

Universal Control Remapper (UCR) is a free, open-source Windows application for mapping physical device inputs to virtual device outputs. It can route inputs from keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, and eye trackers, and supports analog input. Listed inputs include Xbox 360 and DirectInput controllers, keyboards, mice, and Tobii eye trackers; outputs include Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 controllers, DirectInput controllers, keyboards, and mice. Provider documentation also lists Titan One, 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, and MIDI devices. Profiles can be nested and switched by external programs using command-line parameters, while remapping and device order persist across reboots and device unplugging. Plugins can add input and output transformations, and providers can extend device support. Some providers may require command-line setup and administrator rights to install drivers; additional drivers may also be needed for virtual Xbox or DirectInput controllers. The project describes UCR as Alpha and under development, and warns of bugs, experimental features, and settings files that may not work across versions. Its latest listed release is v0.9.0 Alpha.

Good

  • Maps any number of inputs to any number of outputs.
  • Supports analog input and nested profiles.
  • Remapping persists across reboots and device unplugging.
  • Open source under the MIT license.

Watch out

  • The project remains in Alpha and under development.
  • Some providers require command-line setup and administrator rights.
  • Additional drivers may be needed for virtual controllers.
  • Some experimental plugins are known to be unstable.

Who it suits

UCR suits Windows users who want to route or transform inputs across physical and virtual devices, including analog inputs. It may also suit users comfortable with profiles, plugins, and possible driver setup.

Verdict

UCR offers extensive input-to-output remapping and device extensions for Windows, but its Alpha status and driver requirements are important considerations. Review the setup needs for the devices and outputs you plan to use.

Plans and prices

From Universal Control Remapper's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Universal Control RemapperFreeOpen source software released under the MIT license

The facts

Each one read from Universal Control Remapper's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Additional providers
The provider documentation also lists Titan One, 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, and MIDI devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
Anti-tampering compatibility
The project says UCR uses no injection and is compatible with games using anti-tampering technologies such as Denuvo.checked 8 Oct 2026
Development status
The wiki says UCR is still in Alpha and under development, and warns of bugs, experimental features, and settings files that are not supported across versions.checked 8 Oct 2026
Downloads
The latest release is downloadable from GitHub with basic plugins; extra experimental or niche plugins are in the UCR-Plugins repository.checked 8 Oct 2026
Drivers
Additional drivers may be needed to create virtual Xbox or DirectInput controllers.checked 8 Oct 2026
Extensibility
Plugin and device-provider extensions can add remapping behavior and support for additional input and output devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
External drivers
The project says additional drivers may be needed to create virtual Xbox or DirectInput controllers.checked 8 Oct 2026
Extra plugins
The UCR-Plugins repository describes experimental and niche plugins, and notes that AxisToDelta and DeltaToAxis are known unstable.checked 8 Oct 2026
Game compatibility
The project says UCR uses no injection and is compatible with games using anti-tampering technologies such as Denuvo.checked 8 Oct 2026
Latest listed release
The releases page lists v0.9.0 Alpha, dated 2020-01-02, as the latest release.checked 8 Oct 2026
License
The project identifies UCR as open source software released under the MIT license.checked 8 Oct 2026
Persistence
Remapping and device order persist across reboots and device unplugging.checked 8 Oct 2026
Plugins
Plugin extensions support additional input and output transformations, and third-party providers can add device support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Profiles
Profiles can be nested, and profiles can be switched by external programs using command-line parameters.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
UCR is a Windows application for remapping inputs from devices such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, and eye trackers to virtual output devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
Release status
The repository labels UCR Alpha, and its latest listed release is v0.9.0 Alpha.checked 8 Oct 2026
Setup requirements
Some providers may require technical setup, command-line use, and administrator rights to install drivers.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its issue tracker or the HidWizards Discord channel for support, discussion, and feedback.checked 8 Oct 2026
Supported inputs
Listed inputs include Xbox 360 and DirectInput controllers, keyboards, mice, and Tobii eye trackers.checked 8 Oct 2026
Supported outputs
Listed outputs include Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 controllers, DirectInput controllers, keyboards, and mice.checked 8 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Mapping
It can remap any number of inputs to any number of outputs on emulated devices, with full analog support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Remapping
It transforms inputs through plugins and supports remapping any number of inputs to any number of outputs, including analog input.checked 8 Oct 2026

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