qmk-firmware/docs
Zach White 9a0118c603
Architecture documentation for Configurator and API (#13935)
* Architecture documentation for the configurator and api

* Apply suggestions from code review

Co-authored-by: James Young <18669334+noroadsleft@users.noreply.github.com>

Co-authored-by: James Young <18669334+noroadsleft@users.noreply.github.com>
2021-08-10 07:47:53 -07:00
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ChangeLog 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
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fr-fr Cleanup junk characters, part 1 (#13282) 2021-06-21 11:29:15 +01:00
gitbook/images RGB improvements (#1684) 2017-09-06 14:49:19 -07:00
he-il [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
ja Remove unwanted notes (#13563) 2021-07-16 09:37:49 -07:00
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zh-cn [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
_langs.md [Docs] add README translation in portuguese (#7016) 2019-12-10 10:19:12 -08:00
_summary.md Architecture documentation for Configurator and API (#13935) 2021-08-10 07:47:53 -07:00
.nojekyll Use docsfy to replace gitbook 2018-05-07 22:46:26 -07:00
adc_driver.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
api_development_environment.md Add API documentation 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
api_development_overview.md Add API documentation 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
api_docs.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
api_overview.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
arm_debugging.md [Docs] fix docs (#7642) 2019-12-21 11:00:22 +00:00
audio_driver.md Audio system overhaul (#11820) 2021-02-15 09:40:38 +11:00
breaking_changes_history.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
breaking_changes_instructions.md 2020 May 30 Breaking Changes Update (#9215) 2020-05-30 13:14:59 -07:00
breaking_changes.md Update merge sequence to reflect no-ff, no-squash. (#13038) 2021-06-18 00:05:27 +01:00
cli_commands.md qmk docs: Add flag to open in browser (#13788) 2021-07-30 14:47:34 +01:00
cli_configuration.md Fix capitalisation of "GitHub" (#9184) 2020-05-25 19:43:14 -07:00
cli_development.md Fix capitalisation of "GitHub" (#9184) 2020-05-25 19:43:14 -07:00
cli_tab_complete.md Add support for tab completion (#12411) 2021-04-14 19:00:22 -07:00
cli.md Streamline the macos install process 2020-05-18 22:46:33 -07:00
CNAME Create CNAME 2018-05-21 16:29:37 -04:00
coding_conventions_c.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
coding_conventions_python.md Move everything to Python 3.6 (#8835) 2020-04-18 22:00:56 +02:00
compatible_microcontrollers.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
config_options.md [Docs] Fix typos in audio config in main config page (#12928) 2021-05-21 22:42:26 -07:00
configurator_architecture.md Architecture documentation for Configurator and API (#13935) 2021-08-10 07:47:53 -07:00
configurator_default_keymaps.md [Docs] add "Adding Default Keymaps to QMK Configurator" doc (#10049) 2020-10-18 03:50:32 +11:00
configurator_diagram.drawio Architecture documentation for Configurator and API (#13935) 2021-08-10 07:47:53 -07:00
configurator_diagram.svg Architecture documentation for Configurator and API (#13935) 2021-08-10 07:47:53 -07:00
configurator_step_by_step.md Fix capitalisation of "GitHub" (#9184) 2020-05-25 19:43:14 -07:00
configurator_troubleshooting.md Polish Configurator section 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
contributing.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
custom_matrix.md Add docs for 'CUSTOM_MATRIX = lite' (#7906) 2020-01-18 12:56:33 +11:00
custom_quantum_functions.md 2020 November 28 Breaking Changes Update (#11053) 2020-11-28 12:02:18 -08:00
data_driven_config.md Create a system to map between info.json and config.h/rules.mk (#11548) 2021-01-31 12:46:00 -08:00
documentation_best_practices.md [Docs] fix file path (#9540) 2020-06-25 15:58:36 +10:00
documentation_templates.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
driver_installation_zadig.md Improve driver installation docs (#13562) 2021-07-17 02:49:33 +10:00
eeprom_driver.md Add i2c 24LC64 eeprom (#11200) 2020-12-14 05:50:50 +11:00
faq_build.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
faq_debug.md Allow output of logging when running unit tests (#13556) 2021-07-25 17:18:09 +01:00
faq_general.md Fix typos and reword some sentences in FAQs (#11546) 2021-01-23 13:41:29 -08:00
faq_keymap.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
faq_misc.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
feature_advanced_keycodes.md Additional documentation for GUI mod combo (#13266) 2021-06-22 12:41:57 +10:00
feature_audio.md Document user song list file (#13101) 2021-06-15 22:31:06 -07:00
feature_auto_shift.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_backlight.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_bluetooth.md Add description in Bluetooth docs for requiring NKRO to be disabled (#10359) 2020-09-22 22:31:37 +10:00
feature_bootmagic.md [Docs] Remove extra word it bootmagic page (#13855) 2021-08-02 18:01:38 -07:00
feature_combo.md changed type of process_combo_event argument in tutorial (#10621) 2020-10-13 02:14:37 +11:00
feature_command.md Update IS_COMMAND definitions to use MOD_MASK_SHIFT (#6348) 2019-07-20 13:21:40 -07:00
feature_debounce_type.md Ensure single newline at EOF for core files (#11310) 2020-12-28 04:36:32 +11:00
feature_dip_switch.md add DIP_SWITCH_MATRIX_GRID support (#8772) 2020-07-04 23:20:49 +09:00
feature_dynamic_macros.md Fix typo in docs/feature_dynamic_macros (#10085) 2020-08-19 22:59:59 +01:00
feature_encoders.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_grave_esc.md Document an annoyance with Grave Escape and macOS Terminal (#5483) 2019-03-24 17:11:26 -07:00
feature_haptic_feedback.md [Docs] Update feature_haptic_feedback.md (#11859) 2021-02-11 10:53:55 -08:00
feature_hd44780.md fixed typo for clear lcd screen function in hd44780 docs (#9086) 2020-05-13 19:06:41 +01:00
feature_joystick.md 2020 November 28 Breaking Changes Update (#11053) 2020-11-28 12:02:18 -08:00
feature_key_lock.md Add explicit id tags to externally linked headers 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
feature_layers.md Improve upon the 'Caveats' section of the Layers and Mod-Tap documentation (#12306) 2021-03-25 22:44:28 +11:00
feature_layouts.md Add a mechanism for force building a particular community layout (#5027) 2019-02-14 20:14:26 -08:00
feature_leader_key.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_led_indicators.md [Docs] Added note about no split support (#12512) 2021-07-20 10:11:49 -07:00
feature_led_matrix.md Top level heading for common config (LED Matrix) (#13153) 2021-06-15 22:07:24 -07:00
feature_macros.md [Docs] New section to modifier docs: Checking Modifier State (#10550) 2021-02-28 16:42:17 +11:00
feature_midi.md [Docs] added basic midi documention of common features (#13113) 2021-06-06 23:53:20 -07:00
feature_mouse_keys.md Add support for 8 buttons to mouse report (#10807) 2021-01-28 04:38:34 +11:00
feature_oled_driver.md OLED driver tweaks (#13215) 2021-06-17 17:14:23 +10:00
feature_pointing_device.md Merge remote-tracking branch 'origin/master' into develop 2021-02-04 01:25:39 +00:00
feature_ps2_mouse.md fix(feature_ps2_mouse): fix Scroll Button example (#11669) 2021-01-24 14:51:25 +00:00
feature_rawhid.md Updated Raw HID docs to clarify packet/report length (#11211) 2020-12-23 08:04:55 +11:00
feature_rgb_matrix.md [Docs] RGB Matrix Caps Lock and Layer indicator example (#13367) 2021-07-03 01:07:01 -07:00
feature_rgblight.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_sequencer.md Ensure single newline at EOF for core files (#11310) 2020-12-28 04:36:32 +11:00
feature_space_cadet.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
feature_split_keyboard.md [Docs] Update feature_split_keyboard.md (#13205) 2021-06-13 20:20:19 -07:00
feature_stenography.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
feature_swap_hands.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_tap_dance.md [Docs] Add default case in Tap Dance Example 6 (#13727) 2021-07-26 19:45:08 -07:00
feature_terminal.md Remove build option firmware size impacts (#6947) 2019-10-18 18:14:49 -07:00
feature_thermal_printer.md Format keycode tables 2017-12-09 10:46:11 -05:00
feature_unicode.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
feature_userspace.md Normalise include statements in core code (#11153) 2020-12-11 13:45:24 +11:00
feature_velocikey.md Velocikey: Match RGB animation speed to typing speed (#3754) 2019-02-21 07:22:46 -08:00
feature_wpm.md Update feature_wpm.md (#13936) 2021-08-10 10:14:14 +01:00
flashing_bootloadhid.md Install bootloadHid as part of qmk_install (#7463) 2019-11-28 15:29:11 +00:00
flashing.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
fuse.txt Ensure single newline at EOF for core files (#11310) 2020-12-28 04:36:32 +11:00
getting_started_docker.md Add support for using podman to util/docker_build.sh (#10819) 2021-02-28 15:59:42 +11:00
getting_started_github.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
getting_started_introduction.md [Docs] update git command and directory name of documents (#7619) 2019-12-12 20:59:00 -08:00
getting_started_make_guide.md Documentation update (#12484) 2021-04-11 12:49:12 +02:00
getting_started_vagrant.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
hand_wire.md [Docs] Added information on soldering diodes in parallel (#13117) 2021-07-29 22:56:27 -07:00
hardware_avr.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
hardware_drivers.md Add customisable EEPROM driver selection (#7274) 2020-01-24 12:45:58 +11:00
hardware_keyboard_guidelines.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
how_a_matrix_works.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
how_keyboards_work.md Update URL for 60-keyboard.hwdb (#7185) 2019-10-28 02:41:22 +00:00
i2c_driver.md Rework I2C driver docs (#11658) 2021-02-08 07:45:59 +11:00
index.html Simplify the visual flow of the getting started page (#11316) 2020-12-27 16:56:10 +00:00
internals_defines.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_gpio_control.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
internals_input_callback_reg.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_midi_device_setup_process.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_midi_device.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_midi_util.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_send_functions.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
internals_sysex_tools.md rename api docs to internals 2018-03-26 11:43:37 -07:00
isp_flashing_guide.md [Docs] Update isp_flashing_guide.md (#11777) 2021-02-07 10:48:34 -08:00
keycodes_basic.md Update keycode docs (#11343) 2020-12-30 07:51:36 +11:00
keycodes_us_ansi_shifted.md Backslash-escape pipe character in keycode lists (#7157) 2019-10-26 06:10:03 +01:00
keycodes.md [Docs] added list of MIDI keycodes (#13159) 2021-07-04 17:34:20 -07:00
keymap.md [Docs] Clarify layer transparency keymap.md (#9081) 2020-05-16 00:35:19 -07:00
mod_tap.md Add Mac centric Shift and Alt + GUI Macros (#13107) 2021-06-19 19:14:19 -07:00
newbs_building_firmware_configurator.md Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
newbs_building_firmware.md Add explicit id tags to externally linked headers 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
newbs_flashing.md A few small typo fixes in docs (#12524) 2021-04-11 12:50:45 +02:00
newbs_getting_started.md Update FreeBSD install method (#12815) 2021-05-07 19:22:05 +02:00
newbs_git_best_practices.md [Docs] Restructure of Git Best Practices doc (#7231) 2019-12-02 18:47:02 -08:00
newbs_git_resolving_merge_conflicts.md [Docs] Restructure of Git Best Practices doc (#7231) 2019-12-02 18:47:02 -08:00
newbs_git_resynchronize_a_branch.md [Docs] Fix minor differences in docs/newbs_git_resynchronize_a_branch.md (#7728) 2019-12-27 14:31:23 -08:00
newbs_git_using_your_master_branch.md Add explicit id tags to externally linked headers 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
newbs_learn_more_resources.md Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
newbs_testing_debugging.md Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
newbs.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
one_shot_keys.md fix: Fix typo in documentation for one shot keys. ON_TOGG -> OS_TOGG (#13754) 2021-07-28 12:00:55 +01:00
other_eclipse.md eclipse: recommend changing the default project make target (#12447) 2021-04-19 02:20:17 -07:00
other_vscode.md Updated settings.json file to fit VSC's docs (#13829) 2021-08-04 01:22:40 +01:00
platformdev_chibios_earlyinit.md Ensure single newline at EOF for core files (#11310) 2020-12-28 04:36:32 +11:00
platformdev_selecting_arm_mcu.md Add documentation for selecting an Arm MCU (#9046) 2020-06-10 23:32:58 +01:00
power.txt Trim trailing whitespace 2017-12-09 10:46:11 -05:00
pr_checklist.md Explicitly state that VIA should not be enabled in the default keymap. (#13803) 2021-07-31 09:21:45 +10:00
proton_c_conversion.md Add board specific to Proton-C, with usual defaults turned on. (#10976) 2020-12-03 13:04:28 +11:00
qmk_custom_dark.css Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
qmk_custom_light.css Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
qmk.css Some more tweaks to make everything look nice 2018-05-07 23:42:41 -07:00
quantum_keycodes.md Add explicit id tags to externally linked headers 2020-03-05 16:00:10 -08:00
README.md Small tweaks to docs to make them more user friendly (#11518) 2021-01-20 18:46:01 +00:00
redirects.json Configuration system for CLI (#6708) 2019-09-22 13:25:33 -07:00
ref_functions.md [Docs] Add EEP_RST keycode to "Wiping the EEPROM" section (#11830) 2021-02-12 15:56:36 -08:00
reference_configurator_support.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
reference_glossary.md [Docs] Use HTTPS for images and links where possible (#11695) 2021-01-30 22:00:56 +11:00
reference_info_json.md Merge remote-tracking branch 'origin/master' into develop 2021-01-30 11:01:46 +00:00
reference_keymap_extras.md Improved Language Specific Keycodes for US International and Extended Layouts (#11307) 2021-01-02 15:54:48 +11:00
serial_driver.md 2021 May 29 Breaking Changes Update (#13034) 2021-05-29 14:38:50 -07:00
spi_driver.md Merge remote-tracking branch 'upstream/master' into develop 2021-02-08 07:57:09 +11:00
support.md Fix capitalisation of "GitHub" (#9184) 2020-05-25 19:43:14 -07:00
sw.js Fix up info boxes. 2018-05-07 22:46:26 -07:00
syllabus.md [Docs] Fixed minor typos (#8860) 2020-04-19 23:04:26 +01:00
tap_hold.md Update IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT (#11452) 2021-02-15 21:52:57 -05:00
translating.md Add yet another dictionary for the QMK Firmware docs sidebar heading (#7504) 2019-11-28 22:14:04 +00:00
uart_driver.md UART driver refactor (#11637) 2021-01-27 17:42:49 +11:00
understanding_qmk.md Split transport mirror (#11046) 2021-02-16 11:30:33 +11:00
unit_testing.md Allow output of logging when running unit tests (#13556) 2021-07-25 17:18:09 +01:00
usb_nkro.txt convert docs to lowercase and underscores 2017-06-10 14:58:55 -04:00
ws2812_driver.md Fix up WS2812 SPI driver on F072. (#13022) 2021-06-03 09:48:16 +10:00

Quantum Mechanical Keyboard Firmware

What is QMK Firmware?

QMK (Quantum Mechanical Keyboard) is an open source community centered around developing computer input devices. The community encompasses all sorts of input devices, such as keyboards, mice, and MIDI devices. A core group of collaborators maintains QMK Firmware, QMK Configurator, QMK Toolbox, qmk.fm, and this documentation with the help of community members like you.

Get Started

?> Basic QMK Configurator
User friendly graphical interfaces, no programming knowledge required.

?> Advanced Use The Source
More powerful, but harder to use.

Make It Yours

QMK has lots of features to explore, and a good deal of reference documentation to dig through. Most features are taken advantage of by modifying your keymap, and changing the keycodes.

Need help?

Check out the support page to see how you can get help using QMK.

Give Back

There are a lot of ways you can contribute to the QMK Community. The easiest way to get started is to use it and spread the word to your friends.