qmk/modules/getreuer/socd_cleaner

SOCD Cleaner

Module	getreuer/socd_cleaner
Version	2025-03-07
Maintainer	Pascal Getreuer (@getreuer)
License	Apache 2.0
Documentation	https://getreuer.info/posts/keyboards/socd-cleaner

This is a community module adaptation of SOCD Cleaner Case for Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD) filtering. What this mouthful of a name means is that when two keys of opposing direction are held at the same time, a rule is applied to decide which key is sent to the computer. Such filtering is popular for fast inputs on the WASD keys in gaming.

Caution: Check game rules before using. Notably, Counter-Strike does not allow SOCD filtering. It is your responsibility to disable SOCD Cleaner where it is prohibited.

Add SOCD to your keymap

Add the following to your keymap.json:

{
  "modules": ["getreuer/socd_cleaner"]
}

Then in your keymap.c, add:

socd_cleaner_t socd_opposing_pairs[] = {
  {{KC_W, KC_S}, SOCD_CLEANER_LAST},
  {{KC_A, KC_D}, SOCD_CLEANER_LAST},
};

These lines specify that SOCD filtering is to be performed on the WASD keys (referred to by keycodes KC_W, KC_A, KC_S, KC_D) with last input priority resolution (SOCD_CLEANER_LAST). If you want to do something else, this is where to change that.

Resolution strategies:

• SOCD_CLEANER_LAST: (Recommended) Last input priority with reactivation. The last key pressed wins. If the last key is released while the opposing key is still held, the opposing key is reactivated. Rapid alternating inputs can be made. Repeatedly tapping the D key while A is held sends ADADADAD.

• SOCD_CLEANER_NEUTRAL: Neutral resolution. When both keys are pressed, they cancel and neither is sent.

• SOCD_CLEANER_0_WINS: Key 0 always wins, the first key listed in defining the opposing pair.

• SOCD_CLEANER_1_WINS: Key 1 always wins, the second key listed.

• SOCD_CLEANER_OFF: SOCD filtering is disabled for this key pair.

SOCD Cleaner is enabled by default. Optionally, use these keycodes to enable and disable SOCD Cleaner globally for all opposing pairs:

Keycode	Description
SOCDON	Turn SOCD Cleaner on.
SOCDOFF	Turn SOCD Cleaner off.
SOCDTOG	Toggle SOCD Cleaner.

See the SOCD Cleaner documentation for further explanation and details.