A PowerToys Keyboard Manager alternative with layers and macros
PowerToys Keyboard Manager is Microsoft’s free tool for remapping keys and shortcuts. Keyforge in AutoFlow adds layers, text expansion, mouse buttons, repeat modes and the ability to start full flows.
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What AutoFlow brings
- Layers turn the home row into arrows, numbers or shortcuts.
- Text expansion for snippets and signatures.
- Mouse buttons and the wheel in the same profiles.
- Automatic profile switching by app, time or device.
AutoFlow at a glance
- Platforms
- Windows 10/11, Android, web app
- Price
- Free for personal use · Business license for work
- Editors
- Easy mode (no code) and Pro mode with 34 step types
- Recording
- Mouse and keyboard recorder with editable steps
- Screen awareness
- Image search, pixel color, OCR and Scenes
- Safety
- Halt in under 500 ms, Safety Score, run limits
- Languages
- 12 languages
Moving your tasks to AutoFlow
- Install AutoFlow for Windows or Android, or open the web app to try it without installing.
- Recreate each task in Easy mode (four questions) or record it once with the Recorder, then fine-tune the steps.
- Rehearse on Practice Canvas, assign a hotkey or schedule, and keep Halt (Ctrl+Alt+Esc or the floating stop button) in mind.
Questions
Can I use both tools?
Yes, but avoid mapping the same key in both. Keyforge flags conflicts it can detect.
Does Keyforge need admin rights?
Normal use does not. Some elevated apps only accept input from elevated tools, which is a Windows rule.
Is AutoFlow made by the makers of PowerToys Keyboard Manager?
No. AutoFlow is an independent app by ProjectTeamForYou. This page only explains how AutoFlow handles the same kind of tasks.
PowerToys Keyboard Manager is a trademark of its respective owner. AutoFlow is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by PowerToys Keyboard Manager. Descriptions are based on publicly available information at the time of writing.
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