FAQ

Do I need Karabiner-Elements?

No. Capslock is a standalone app and builds the whole layout in. If you also run Karabiner-Elements for other keys, that is fine as long as no Karabiner rule uses Caps Lock or F18. See Coexisting with Karabiner-Elements.

Why does it need Accessibility?

To change key events, not just observe them, macOS requires an active event tap, and that requires Accessibility. Capslock does not ask for Input Monitoring, does not install a kernel extension or driver, and runs no privileged helper.

Does Capslock record what I type?

No. Keys are handled in memory and never stored or sent anywhere. The log leaves out typed text, clipboard contents and Shell output, and the Statistics page keeps only counts. See Privacy.

What if Capslock crashes while I am typing?

A helper inside the app gives Caps Lock back and releases any held keys. You can also quit Capslock and run the restore command. A restart clears the mapping too.

Can I still use Caps Lock to type capitals?

Yes. ⇪ Esc turns real Caps Lock on and off. While it is on, Capslock chords type their ordinary keys until you press ⇪ Esc again.

My keyboard has no numeric keypad.

The keypad mouse keys are optional. ⇪ with the arrow keys, ⇪ ⌥ with H J K L, and ⇪ Return move the pointer and click. See Mouse and scrolling.

Does it work with Dvorak, AZERTY or other layouts?

Chords are matched by physical key, and the Keyboard page draws your active layout's legends. The symbol bindings, such as ⇪ [ for (, type the characters of a US layout.

Why do F1 to F12 chords do nothing on my laptop?

If the top row controls brightness and volume by default, the key does not arrive as an F-key. Hold fn as well, or turn on standard function keys in System Settings › Keyboard.

A password field is open and nothing works.

macOS hides keys from every app while secure input is on, for example in a password field or with Terminal's Secure Keyboard Entry. Capslock never turns it off. Diagnostics shows when it is on.

Does Capslock run on Windows or Linux?

No. Capslock is a macOS app. The layout began on Windows as an AutoHotkey script, which is kept in the archive together with the older Karabiner versions.