3. Target OS
KeyMod sends keystrokes that adapt to the target computer's operating system. Configuring this correctly ensures the right keys arrive on the target.
How to Set
Tap the OS icon in the header bar to open the picker:
Target OS picker — choose macOS, Windows, or Linux.
Note: There is no screenshot for this yet. The OS picker is a dialog with three icon buttons (macOS, Windows, Linux) that appears when you tap the OS icon in the header bar.
What It Changes
| Target | Key Mapping |
|---|---|
| Windows | Win key mapped to Windows key; standard PC modifier behavior |
| macOS | Win key mapped to Cmd; Alt mapped to Option; correct shortcut labels |
| Linux | Super/Meta key behavior |
This affects: - Shortcut labels shown in Shortcut Hub - Modifier key mapping (Win key behavior) - Unicode input method used for non-ASCII characters
Unicode Characters
Non-ASCII characters (Chinese, Japanese, emoji) require OS-specific input methods:
| OS | Method |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt+NumPad hexadecimal Unicode input |
| Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U followed by hex code |
| macOS | Option+hex input |
If Unicode characters appear incorrectly on the target, verify the Target OS is set correctly.
Keyboard Modes (Not Layouts)
KeyMod provides three keyboard modes for typing:
| Mode | How to switch |
|---|---|
| ABC (letters) | Tap the ABC key |
| 123 (numbers) | Tap the 123 key |
| !?# (symbols) | Tap the !?# key |
These are input method toggles within the app, not physical keyboard layouts. KeyMod currently sends standard USB HID scancodes (US QWERTY base). If you use a non-US physical keyboard on the target, you may see slight character mismatches for symbols on the same key positions.
Next Steps
- ← Keyboard & Mouse — Typing, modifiers, touchpad, and text input
- Shortcut Hub → — Profile-based keyboard shortcuts