Dactyl Manuform
The Dactyl Manuform Keyboard is a fully customizable, ergonomic split keyboard designed to fit the natural curvature of your hands for improved typing comfort and efficiency.

What is the Dactyl Manuform Keyboard?
The Dactyl Manuform is a split ergonomic keyboard that prioritizes comfort, customization, and natural hand positioning. This keyboard is especially popular due to its open-source nature and the ability to tailor every aspect, from the key layout to the physical dimensions, making it a great fit for your individual needs. Whether you're looking to reduce strain from typing or build a fully personalized typing experience, the Dactyl Manuform delivers exceptional flexibility and comfort.
Dactyl Manuform Key Features
- Curved Ergonomic Design : The Dactyl Manuform’s curvature is designed to mirror the natural shape of your hands, allowing for a more comfortable and efficient typing experience, reducing strain over long typing sessions.
- Thumb Cluster Flexibility : The layout includes a thumb cluster that can be tailored to your needs, providing more accessible keys for commonly used functions like space, enter, or control.
- Modular and Customizable : You can fully customize the layout, number of keys, and key switches to fit your typing preferences. This makes it an excellent choice if you want a keyboard that adapts to your specific needs.
- Compact Footprint : Despite its ergonomic design, the Dactyl Manuform remains compact enough to keep your workspace tidy, with a layout that balances functionality and space-saving efficiency.
Dactyl Manuform Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Developer | abstracthat |
Model | Dactyl Manuform |
Layout | Split |
Key Stagger | Columnar, Scooped |
Key Count | 46 (varies based on design) |
Connectivity | Wired |