QMK / VIA Settings

Who: Keyboard enthusiasts, mechanical keyboard users, and anyone looking to customize their keyboard's firmware.

What: VIA and QMK are software tools used to customize and program the firmware of mechanical keyboards.

When: These tools are used whenever users want to modify their keyboard layouts, keymaps, macros, and other functionalities.

Where: VIA and QMK are available online as open-source software that users can download and use on their computers.

Why: Users choose VIA and QMK to have extensive control over their keyboard customization, allowing them to create personalized layouts, remap keys, set macros, and tailor their keyboard experience to their preferences.

How: Users can access and use VIA and QMK via a website without the need to download any software or drivers. They interact with a graphical interface in VIA or write code/configurations in QMK to customize their keyboard firmware to their liking.