key-remapping.md

how to be leet with your keyboard remappings

0. install seil and karabiner.

1. change esc to shift + cmd in ~/Library/Application Support/Karabiner/private.xml:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<root>
<item>
    <name>escape to shift+cmd</name>
    <identifier>private.esc_to_shift_cmd</identifier>
    <autogen>
        __KeyToKey__
        KeyCode::ESCAPE,
        KeyCode::SHIFT_L, ModifierFlag::COMMAND_L
    </autogen>
  </item>
</root>

then, in karabiner, hit reload xml and check your newly created setting (should be at the top of the list).

2. chage caps lock to esc on tap and ctrl on hold

0. system preferences > keyboard > modifier keys > set caps lock to 'no action'
1. in seil, change caps lock keycode to 80 (keycode for F19).
2. in karabiner, select F19 to escape and control.