Kanata is not only a remapper, and layers are not used only to switch language layouts. It is much, much more powerful than that. And with a much simpler configuration than what you have described.
The extra thing to install is a lot less of a hassle than learning the config you have posted. That’s my personal opinion. 😁
You found your solution that works for you. That’s great. Kanata is a tip for people who want even more power from their regular keyboard than what is possible without it. If you don’t need this power, don’t install. 👍
sga@lemmings.world 6 days ago
well i would like to understand what can you do with it. Also, simplicity is in the eye of beholder
victorz@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I did say it was my opinion. 🙂
You can have multiple functions per key, like holding a key for a longer period. It can then output something completely custom, or act as a modifier, or switch layers when held. You can also “tap dance”, meaning if you tap a key more than once you can output different things, like double tap “a” for “å” e.g. You can also tap two keys at the same time to do different things, like tap E and = at the same time for a € or something. Very powerful stuff. 👍