localectl

Localectl is a command line tool in Linux used for managing the system's keyboard and console layout settings. It provides a simple and efficient way to view, set, and modify the system's locale and keyboard layout configurations.

With localectl, users can easily list the available keyboard layouts and locale settings on their system. It allows users to set the default system locale and to change the keyboard layout to their preferred choice.

Additionally, localectl enables users to display the status of their system's keyboard and console configuration, providing information such as the current keyboard layout and console font. It also allows users to modify the console keymap, which affects the keycodes generated by various keys on the keyboard.

Loacalectl can be used effectively in scripting and automation tasks. It supports various options and commands that can be combined with other tools and utilities. For system administrators, it provides an efficient way to manage and configure keyboard and locale settings across multiple machines via scripts or remote execution. Overall, localectl simplifies keyboard and console configuration and provides a versatile tool for managing these settings on Linux systems.