mapping command key to esc in linux

Asked Oct 14 '17 at 00:16

Active Oct 14 '17 at 00:41

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I recently installed linux on my Macbook Pro and I'm currently configuring it.

Since I'm a Vim user, I use Esc key a lot. So I map esc key to right Command key and map right Command key to use it without crossing my hands on my keyboard. In macOS, I used Karabinder-Elements to map those keys.

How can I do the same in linux?

edited Oct 14 '17 at 00:41

Jeff Schaller

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asked Oct 14 '17 at 00:16

sohnryang

You sure can, but FWIW I'm a massive vim user and never use escape! I use the jk trick. – Sparhawk Oct 14 '17 at 03:04
No worries. For the swapping part specifically, I'd use xkb. There are a few questions that are similar. – Sparhawk Oct 14 '17 at 05:15
I used xkb, but when I press command key, the window is disabled and I can't see the keycode of command key. – sohnryang Oct 14 '17 at 05:58

mapping command key to esc in linux

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