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# showkey
> Display the keycode of pressed keys on the keyboard, helpful for debugging keyboard-related issues and key remapping.
> More information: <https://manned.org/showkey>.
- View keycodes in decimal:
`sudo showkey`
- Display scancodes in hexadecimal:
`sudo showkey {{[-s|--scancodes]}}`
- Display keycodes in decimal (default):
`sudo showkey {{[-k|--keycodes]}}`
- Display keycodes in ASCII, decimal, and hexadecimal:
`sudo showkey {{[-a|--ascii]}}`
- Exit the program:
`<Ctrl d>`