OpenVR2Key: A Beginner’s Guide to SteamVR Input Mapping

How to configure OpenVR2Key for precise VR controls

Download the latest release from the OpenVR2Key GitHub releases page and unzip.
Run OpenVR2Key.exe while SteamVR is running and your headset/controllers are on. Confirm OpenVR status is green in the app.

Steam > ADD A GAME > Add a Non‑Steam Game… > Browse to OpenVR2Key.exe > ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS.
In your Steam Library find OpenVR2Key, right‑click Properties > check Include in VR Library.

SteamVR: Settings > Controller Options > Manage Controller Bindings.
Choose OPENVR2KEY from the app dropdown, set Active Controller Binding to CUSTOM, click EDIT THIS BINDING.
Use the binding editor to map controller inputs (press, touch, joystick directions) and to add chords (button combinations) for less‑accidental triggers. Save the binding.

In OpenVR2Key you’ll see an “Active Input” readout when you press controller buttons — use this to identify actions.
In the app’s mapping list, click the row for the SteamVR action you want to map, then click the big button to start registering keys. Press the keyboard key(s) you want OpenVR2Key to emulate. Click the row again to stop registration.
For modifiers/chords: use SteamVR’s “Add Chords” when editing bindings, then map the chord to a specific OpenVR2Key action and register the desired key combo in the app.

Use chords for critical/rare actions to prevent accidental presses.
Test mappings with the target application in focus (simulated keys act on whichever window is focused).
If you need continuous input (hold), ensure OpenVR2Key/release behavior fits your need — some builds send one press on press; community builds may support hold behavior.
For mice/clipboard or special keys, verify OpenVR2Key supports those key codes (report missing keys to repo).
Start OpenVR2Key before or together with SteamVR; you can enable it as a SteamVR startup overlay (SteamVR Settings > Startup / Shutdown > Choose Startup Overlay Apps).