Why use Vial?
Download Vial
Visit https://get.vial.today/ to download Vial.
Open-source
All Vial-related code is completely open source and available on GitHub under the terms of the GPL license.
Open community
We have a public Discord server for discussing features or any issues you might have with Vial.
Keyboard decentralization
All layout information is integrated directly into keyboard firmware, bypassing the need to merge your keyboard into third-party repositories before it can be used with the configurator.
Language-specific layout support
Language-specific layouts such as German (QWERTZ) or French (AZERTY) are supported in the GUI, making it trivial to set up such layouts:
Rotary encoders
Rotary encoders can be configured from the UI the same way you would configure a keymap:
Advanced macro editor and recorder
Complex macros can be created using the GUI macro editor.
A macro recording function is available for capturing keystrokes and automatically translating them into macros.
Tap Dance
Make a key do several different actions depending on how many times it's pressed or held - this advanced QMK feature is now supported in Vial natively.
Combos
Change an arbitrary multi-key input into a different keycode.
Key Overrides
This advanced QMK feature allows you to change an arbitrary modifier+keycode combination into a different key press:
Improved UI
Mod keys such as Rsft_T can be configured directly from the GUI:
The keycode entry widget resembles a keyboard, allowing for more convenient remapping:
QMK Settings
Configure a variety of QMK options, which previously required a firmware recompile, directly in the Vial GUI and have it immediately applied to your keyboard.
Secure by default
User attention is required when performing sensitive actions, ensuring that malware will not be able to re-flash your keyboard unknowingly.
Native RGB Matrix
Supports RGB Matrix with an API for direct LED control.
Stable firmware
A Vial-first QMK fork which does not destroy your flash and will not break your RGB keycodes.
Driverless firmware flasher
STM32F103 only. A driverless firmware flasher integrated directly into Vial. Forget setting up RESET combinations and mucking with drivers in Zadig.
Download Vial
Visit https://get.vial.today/ to download Vial.