---
name: "ckb-next"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ckb-next"
version: "0.6.2+dfsg-0.1+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ckb-next"
---

# ckb-next(1)

Open source Corsair input device driver for linux and OSX

## NAME

ckb-next - Open source Corsair input device driver for linux and OSX

## SYNOPSIS

**ckb-next** \[**options**\]

## DESCRIPTION

**ckb-next** communicates with the ckb-next-daemon, using it to communicate with the Corsair input device to drive animations, and map keybindings.

## OPTIONS

- **-v**, **--version**

  Displays version information.

- **-h**, **--help**

  Displays this help.

- **-b**, **--background**

  Starts in background, without display the main window.

- **-c**, **--close**

  Causes already running instance (if any) to exit.