Is Karabiner Elements free?

Yes, Karabiner Elements is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall Karabiner Elements?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask karabiner-elements`. Homebrew will remove Karabiner Elements and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Karabiner Elements?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Karabiner Elements to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask karabiner-elements` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Karabiner Elements work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Karabiner Elements can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedApril 9, 2026

Karabiner Elements

Name: Karabiner Elements
Availability: InStock

Powerful keyboard customizer

System UtilitiesFreeOpen Source

Karabiner Elements screenshot — Karabiner Elements — Official Website

What is Karabiner Elements?

Powerful keyboard customizer

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask karabiner-elements

How to Install Karabiner Elements on Mac

Follow these steps to install Karabiner Elements using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask karabiner-elements
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask karabiner-elements
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm karabiner-elements is installed, then try `karabiner-elements --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Karabiner Elements
Run `karabiner-elements` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Video Tutorials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karabiner Elements

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask karabiner-elements`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `karabiner-elements` from Terminal.

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Karabiner Elements

Powerful keyboard customizer

System UtilitiesFreeOpen Source

What is Karabiner Elements?

Powerful keyboard customizer

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask karabiner-elements

How to Install Karabiner Elements on Mac

Follow these steps to install Karabiner Elements using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask karabiner-elements
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask karabiner-elements
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm karabiner-elements is installed, then try `karabiner-elements --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Karabiner Elements
Run `karabiner-elements` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).