Karabiner-Elements v16.0.0

v16.0.0macOS
Added 12
  • frontmost_application_if can now detect overlay windows such as Spotlight using the Accessibility API
  • variable_if now supports accessibility.focused_ui_element.role_string, accessibility.focused_ui_element.subrole_string, accessibility.focused_ui_element.title_string, accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_position_x, accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_position_y, accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_size_height, and accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_size_width
  • Generate JSON for Complex Modifications rules by writing JavaScript
  • Add your own rule using JavaScript button in the complex modifications viewer
  • Open in external editor button in the complex modifications editor
  • Clear user variables button in EventViewer
Changed 2
  • Call exit instead of abort to suppress crash reports when a fatal error prevents CFRunLoop from running in background processes
  • Request only Accessibility permission instead of both Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions when Accessibility permission makes Input Monitoring permission unnecessary
Fixed 3
  • Fixed an issue where modifier keys could remain stuck when physical keyboard events were missed during capture
  • Fixed an issue where reordering in Complex Modifications and Profiles did not work properly when dragging while scrolling
  • Fixed an issue where variables in expressions were not properly initialized when unset
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  • 📅 Release date
    • May 3, 2026
  • 🔔 Important Notes
    • Karabiner-Core-Service now requires Accessibility permission. Please enable it in System Settings.
  • ✨ New Features
    • frontmost_application_if can now detect overlay windows, such as Spotlight, using the Accessibility API.
    • variable_if now supports the following variables, making it possible to change behavior depending on whether the focused element is a text area.
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.role_string
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.subrole_string
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.title_string
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_position_x
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_position_y
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_size_height
      • accessibility.focused_ui_element.window_size_width
    • You can now generate JSON for Complex Modifications rules by writing JavaScript.
    • Added an "Add your own rule using JavaScript" button to the complex modifications viewer.
    • Added an "Open in external editor" button to the complex modifications editor.
    • Added a "Clear user variables" button to EventViewer. (Thanks to @BarakXYZ)
    • Added to.to_if_other_key_pressed. It's now possible to implement "Change option+tab to command+tab" in a more natural way and reliable way.
    • Added to.send_user_command. By using it together with an external server built with Karabiner-Elements-user-command-receiver, you can execute any action from Karabiner-Elements with low latency. (Thanks to @nikivdev)
    • Added to.from_event, allowing pressed events to be passed through as-is.
    • Added relative_to and fallback_to to software_function.set_mouse_cursor_position.
    • Added Enable CGEventTap fallback setting to Expert tab. Enable receiving events via CGEventTap for keyboards where IOHIDDeviceOpen fails for some reason.
    • Added Setup tab to Settings.
  • 🐛 Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where modifier keys could remain stuck when physical keyboard events were missed during capture.
    • Fixed an issue where reordering in Complex Modifications and Profiles didn't work properly when dragging while scrolling.
    • Fixed an issue where variables in expressions were not properly initialized when unset.
  • ⚡️ Improvements
    • Changed to call exit instead of abort to suppress crash reports when a fatal error prevents CFRunLoop from running in background processes.
    • If Accessibility permission makes Input Monitoring permission unnecessary, only Accessibility permission will be requested.
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