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Description:
Configurator of compatible keyboards in real time

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.7.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: keyboard qmk configurator hardware customization

Install: brew install --cask vial

About:
Vial is an open-source cross-platform GUI for configuring QMK-powered keyboards in real-time. It provides an intuitive interface for remapping keys, editing layers, and customizing RGB lighting without compiling firmware. The tool simplifies advanced keyboard customization with features like live programming and macro recording.

Key Features:

Real-time keyboard configuration without firmware recompilation
Intuitive key remapping and layer management
Advanced macro programming and RGB lighting control
Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)

Use Cases:

Customizing keyboard layouts for programming workflows
Setting up macros for gaming or productivity tasks
Configuring layered keymaps for compact keyboards

Alternatives:

QMK Configurator – Web-based tool requiring firmware compilation; Vial offers real-time editing
Via – Similar real-time configurator but proprietary and limited to supported keyboards

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm	0.7.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	f102169f
Aug 3, 2025 8:59pm	0.7.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	98d95bc8