---
name: "superkb"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "superkb"
version: "0.23-5+b1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/superkb"
---

# superkb(1)

Graphical keyboard launcher with on-screen hints

## NAME

superkb - Graphical keyboard launcher with on-screen hints

## SYNOPSIS

superkb \[options\]

## DESCRIPTION

Superkb is a keyboard-based application launcher based on a hotkey (the Super key by default) that allows for on-screen keyboard hints to be displayed if it is held long enough without calling any bound action. The hints will be shown in the form of icons in a keyboard.

System-wide configuration for Superkb is read from **/etc/superkbrc**. It can be extended with user-specific changes read from **$HOME/.superkbrc**.

## OPTIONS

- **-0**

  Quit when Superkb is ready (for timing and debugging).

- **-d** level

  Show debug messages up to the specified verbosity level.

- **-h**

  Shows this help.

- **-v**

  Shows program version.

## MORE INFORMATION

The website for Superkb is located at **http://superkb.sf.net/** and there is a documentation Wiki at **http://superkb.org/wiki**.

## EXAMPLES

You should find sample files under **/usr/share/doc/superkb/sample-config**. Detailed description of the directives can be found online at the Wiki (see below).

## REPORTING BUGS

Bug tracker for Superkb is located at **https://bugs.launchpad.net/superkb**.