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+# input "*" equals all input methods
+# to specify settings for a specific input method, use its identifier instead.
+# query the connected input methods: `swaymsg -t get_inputs`
+
+input * {
+    # toggles through configured layouts via caps-lock 
+    # query the available layout toggles: `localectl list-x11-keymap-options | grep grp:`
+    # query the available led indicators: `localectl list-x11-keymap-options | grep grp_led`
+    # enables caps-lock led if not the first layout selected
+    # regular caps-lock behavior can be reached using shift+caps-lock
+    xkb_options grp:caps_toggle,grp_led:caps,ctrl:nocaps
+    pointer_accel 0.3
+
+    
+    # query the available layouts: `localectl list-x11-keymap-layouts`
+    xkb_layout "us,de"
+
+    # query the available variants for a given layout: `localectl list-x11-keymap-variants de`
+    # list in the same order as the layouts - empty equals the default layout
+    xkb_variant ","
+}