ControllerKeys

Spec sheet

Purpose

ControllerKeys turns game controllers or an Apple TV Siri Remote into keyboard and mouse input for a Mac.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Audience

The maker describes the app as designed for productivity, coding, browsing, accessibility, presentations, and general Mac use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Integrations

The page describes OBS controls and overlays, HTTP webhooks, and use with AI coding tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Aider, Codex CLI, and Roo Code.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Security

The source is public under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 license, and official releases are signed with the maker’s Apple Developer ID, notarized by Apple, and verified by Gatekeeper.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Privacy

The app uses pseudonymous opt-out usage analytics and says raw controller reports, typed text, mappings, scripts, quick text, and configuration are not sent as analytics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Support

The page links to a Discord community and issue reporting and lists email support at [email protected].Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Automation

The app supports JavaScript scripts, multi-step macros, shell commands, app and URL launching, and HTTP webhooks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Controllers

It supports Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam Controller, Siri Remote, 8BitDo, and more than 300 third-party controllers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Limit

The app maps input from one active controller at a time, with another connected controller taking over when the active one goes idle.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Mappings

Buttons support single keys, modifier combinations, long holds, double taps, repeats, chords, and ordered button sequences.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Permission

ControllerKeys requires macOS Accessibility permission to use Apple’s CGEvent API to simulate keyboard and mouse input.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Profiles

Profiles can switch automatically based on the active app, be imported from GitHub or Stream Deck V2, and be exported and shared.Read 7 Oct 2026 · kevintang.xyz

Plans and prices

Every ControllerKeys plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Game Controller Mapper Software#11 of 277.9