Short answer
To install qmk-hid on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add qmk-hid. It is a 417.3 KB download (942.8 KB installed), version 0.1.13-2, licensed BSD. Commandline tool for interacting with QMK devices over HID. Free and open source.
Install qmk-hid on Omarchy
qmk_hid is a command-line tool from Framework Computer for controlling QMK-firmware keyboards through their raw HID interface (the same protocol VIA uses), without needing special drivers or admin rights on Windows or Linux. It can adjust RGB and backlight settings, read device info, jump into bootloader mode for firmware updates, and reset EEPROM/VIA settings. It works with any QMK device but was built and tested specifically for Framework's keyboard modules.
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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add qmk-hid - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 0.1.13-2:
pacman -Qi qmk-hid
Open and use qmk-hid
qmk-hid has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql qmk-hid | grep /usr/bin/qmk-hid requirements and compatibility
- A QMK-firmware keyboard (developed and tested primarily on Framework Laptop 16 keyboard modules)
- On Linux, udev rules installed to avoid needing root privileges
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
gcc-libssystemd-libslibcap
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: BSD.
Uninstall qmk-hid
omarchy pkg drop qmk-hidqmk-hid package facts
| Package | qmk-hid |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.13-2 |
| Category | System & Drivers |
| License | BSD |
| Download | 417.3 KB |
| Installed size | 942.8 KB |
| Built | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | Framework |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install qmk-hid on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add qmk-hid. The download is 417.3 KB and it takes 942.8 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is qmk-hid free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed BSD.
How do I uninstall qmk-hid?
Run omarchy pkg drop qmk-hid. It removes the package from your system.
What does qmk-hid depend on?
The package declares 3 dependencies: gcc-libs, systemd-libs, libcap. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is qmk-hid a desktop app?
No. qmk-hid has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is qmk-hid in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as qmk-hid (version 0.1.13-2) in the official Omarchy package repository. Framework makes it. Project site: https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/qmk_hid. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.