xkb-4-proggers

Bash script that generates a new keyboard layout handy for programmers with non-US keyboards.

The new Layout

I personally didn't use the caps-lock key often (AND I DON'T RECOMMEND TO). However, that's a pity because the caps-lock key occupies a handy and easy-accessible position on the keyboard. That's why the new keyboard layout uses the caps-lock key as a modifier button.

Key Combination	Character name	Character
[SHIFT]+[CAPS-LOCK]	CAPS-LOCK
[CAPS-LOCK]+[A]	apostrophe	'
[CAPS-LOCK]+[S]	double quotes	"
[CAPS-LOCK]+[D]	backslash	\
[CAPS-LOCK]+[F]	bracket left	[
[CAPS-LOCK]+[G]	bracket right	]
[CAPS-LOCK]+[H]	grave	`
[CAPS-LOCK]+[J]	brace left	{
[CAPS-LOCK]+[K]	brace right	}
[CAPS-LOCK]+[L]	semicolon	;
[CAPS-LOCK]+[Ö]	slash	/
[CAPS-LOCK]+[Ä]	End

These new key combinations speed up your typing speed especially when writing code.

Setup

• Requirements: (Ubuntu?) Linux
• Download or clone the repository: git clone git@github.com:salim7/xkb-4-proggers.git
• Ensure your current keyboard layout is the one you usually use (you can also enter it manually in the next step)
• Run install script: ./install.sh, continue
• Go to Gnome Settings, Text Input and add the new layout to your input source. You may want to make it the default one.
• Enjoy!
• In case of errors, you can revert the changes by: sudo cp evdev.xml.bak /usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev.xml && sudo cp evdev.bak /usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev

Additional Notes

See License