chrysalis ☆
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Description:
Graphical configurator for Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.13.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @keyboardio  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: keyboard firmware kaleidoscope configuration hardware
Install: brew install --cask chrysalis
About:
Chrysalis is a graphical configuration tool designed for keyboards running the Kaleidoscope firmware. It allows users to remap keys, adjust layers, and customize LED settings via an intuitive GUI. This tool bridges the gap between complex firmware programming and user-friendly customization for advanced mechanical keyboards.
Key Features:
  • Real-time keymap editing and layer management
  • Visual firmware flashing and update capabilities
  • Backup and restore functionality for keyboard configurations
  • Support for complex keycodes and macros
Use Cases:
  • Customizing key layouts for programming or gaming workflows
  • Managing firmware updates for Keyboardio and compatible keyboards
Alternatives:
  • QMK Configurator – Web-based tool for QMK firmware; requires manual file handling vs Chrysalis' direct device integration
  • via – Proprietary real-time configurator; limited hardware support compared to Chrysalis' open firmware focus
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 23, 2023 11:09am 0.13.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d017523
Oct 27, 2022 2:45am 0.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a151512a
Oct 23, 2022 11:05am 0.11.9 0 VERSION_BUMP b13574a4
Oct 11, 2022 6:33am 0.11.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 09267b90
Oct 10, 2022 12:17am 0.11.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 064a69e9
Oct 4, 2022 1:02am 0.11.6 0 VERSION_BUMP ffb0cd87
Oct 1, 2022 8:14am 0.11.5 0 VERSION_BUMP abd97958
Sep 27, 2022 10:50pm 0.11.4 0 VERSION_BUMP febb9dd9
Sep 26, 2022 7:17am 0.11.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 71d46593
Sep 24, 2022 10:13am 0.11.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 990071ee
Sep 10, 2022 8:32am 0.11.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a45a4083
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