Release / 5 Jul 2026

Karabiner-Elements v16.1.0

Use zoom-in and zoom-out mappings with the intended direction.

Before you upgrade to v16.1.0

1 to fix

Update checks run periodically instead of only at startup; `check_for_updates_on_startup` is migrated to `check_for_updates` when the new key is absent.

Behavior changedCheck for new Karabiner-Elements versions from the app.Affects: Users of automatic update checks and tools editing global configuration.Inferred

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Sign local builds with an Apple Development or Developer ID identity. When switching signer, re-grant background-service and Accessibility permissions; reset them and restart macOS if needed.

Action requiredAffects: People building locally or switching from the official package to their own build.

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pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements/blob/v16.1.0/README.md

What changed in v16.1.0

The swapped zoom codes are corrected; Settings adds log filtering and update checks become periodic.

Download the v16.1.0 macOS package from this release.

New things you can do

The log viewer adds filtering.

AddedFilter the macOS log messages shown in Settings.

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pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements/releases/tag/v16.1.0

Adds `ac_keyboard_layout_select`, `ac_desktop_show_all_windows`, `ac_soft_key_left` and `ac_desktop_show_all_applications`.

AddedMap keys to keyboard-layout selection and desktop overview controls.

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pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements/releases/tag/v16.1.0

Fixed and improved

`ac_zoom_in` and `ac_zoom_out` no longer send each other's key codes.

Now worksMap keys to zoom, sleep, audio controls and search.

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pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements/releases/tag/v16.1.0

An old-format system default configuration no longer causes Settings to open at login.

Now worksKeep different remapping setups in profiles and switch between them.

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pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements/releases/tag/v16.1.0

Seeded by @iluxav with Codex, from the release's public sources. Each change links to its evidence.