vial ☆
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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
Sep 3, 2023 7:00pm 0.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP bb669980
Mar 1, 2023 6:12pm 0.6 0 VERSION_BUMP cc88acfd
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