---
title: Supported Hardware
sidebar_label: Supported Hardware
---

import HardwareList from "@site/src/components/hardware-list";
import Metadata from "@site/src/data/hardware-metadata.json";

import Heading from "@theme/Heading";

import { groupedMetadata } from "@site/src/components/hardware-utils";

export const toc = [
  {
    value: "Onboard Controller Keyboards",
    id: "onboard",
    level: 2,
  },
  {
    value: "Composite Keyboards",
    id: "composite",
    level: 2,
  },
  ...Object.values(groupedMetadata(Metadata).interconnects)
    .filter((ic) => ic.interconnect !== undefined)
    .map(({ interconnect }) => ({
      value: `${interconnect.name} Interconnect`,
      id: interconnect.id,
      level: 3,
    })),
  {
    value: "Other Hardware",
    id: "other-hardware",
    level: 2,
  },
  {
    value: "Contributing",
    id: "contributing",
    level: 2,
  },
];

With the solid technical foundation of Zephyr™ RTOS, ZMK can support a wide diversity of hardware targets.
That being said, there are currently only a few specific [boards](/docs/faq#what-is-a-board)/[shields](faq.md#what-is-a-shield) that have been implemented and tested by the ZMK contributors.

<HardwareList items={Metadata} />

<Heading as="h2" id="other-hardware">
  Other Hardware
</Heading>

In addition to the basic keyboard functionality, there is some initial support for additional keyboard hardware:

- Encoders
- Displays
- RGB Underglow
- Backlight

Until detailed documentation is available, feel free to ask questions about how these are supported in the [Discord server](https://zmk.dev/community/discord/invite).

<Heading as="h2" id="contributing">
  Contributing
</Heading>

If you'd like to add support for a new keyboard shield, head over to the [New Keyboard Shield](development/new-shield.md) documentation.