QMKonnect

Cross-platform window activity notifier for QMK keyboards

What is QMKonnect?

QMKonnect watches which window is active and tells your QMK keyboard about it. Your keyboard can then switch layers or run commands based on what app you’re using.

Key Features

Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Real-time Detection: Detects window focus changes
QMK Integration: Talks to QMK keyboards via Raw HID
Low Resource Usage: Runs in the background
Easy Configuration: Simple config file

How It Works

Window Monitoring: Watches for active window changes
Data Processing: Gets the app name and window title
QMK Communication: Sends that info to your QMK keyboard
Layer Switching: Your keyboard responds by switching layers or running macros

Quick Start

Download the latest release for your platform
Install using the provided installer or package
Configure your keyboard settings
Start monitoring window changes automatically

Installation Guide →

Part of the QMK Ecosystem

QMKonnect works alongside other tools in the QMK notification ecosystem:

qmk-notifier: QMK firmware module for handling notifications
qmk_notifier: Core library for Raw HID communication
QMKonnect: This application for cross-platform window detection