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(Ubuntu) Use arrows without leaving home row.
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key-arrows.sh
#!/usr/bin/env bash
# Use this to reset the layout.
setxkbmap -layout jp
# Tip: Use 'xev' to get keycodes.
# Set modifier.
# Menu key = 135
# Caps Lock = 66
xmodmap -e "keycode 66 = Mode_switch"
# Arrow keys
xmodmap -e "keycode 31 = i I Up I"
xmodmap -e "keycode 44 = j J Left J"
xmodmap -e "keycode 45 = k K Down K"
xmodmap -e "keycode 46 = l L Right L"
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