X-keys MacroWorks
The facts below are what the maker publishes about X-keys MacroWorks, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From X-keys MacroWorks's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MacroWorks | Free | Windows 7–11 · Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 · Software Mode requires MacroWorks installed and running |
The facts
Each one read from X-keys MacroWorks's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Application specific
- MacroWorks can program different functions depending on the active application.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Macro support
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Onboard device memory
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Per-app profiles
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
What it does
- Developer tools
- PI Engineering provides free SDKs for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android for developers integrating X-keys into their software.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Hardware Mode
- Hardware Mode stores programming on the X-keys device so it can run without MacroWorks and work as a USB keyboard or mouse.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- X-keys works with applications that accept keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys, and the maker lists vMix, Central Control, and Fluid Prompter as examples of direct integrations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- PI Engineering recommends MacroWorks for most X-keys users, while describing its separate Basic Setup utility as suitable for system integrators and OEMs doing batch setups.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Key programming
- Users can assign keystrokes, text strings, macros, shortcuts, game controller inputs, and backlighting to keys.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Other features
- MacroWorks can insert Unicode characters, launch programs or open files and directories, combine mouse and keyboard functions, and create printable paper key legends.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The MacroWorks page links an End User License Agreement and a SHA-256 download hash; it does not state specific security or compliance certifications.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MacroWorks is free programming software for X-keys that supports all features on all current X-keys.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scripts
- The advanced features include a Script Editor for creating and editing custom scripts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Software Mode
- Software Mode stores programming on the computer and requires MacroWorks to be installed and running.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users who need help getting started to [email protected].checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported operating system
- The listed MacroWorks installer supports Windows 7–11 and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- windowschecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Williamston, Michigan, USAchecked 19 Oct 2026
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