diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/vega/keyboard.json b/keyboards/ai03/vega/keyboard.json
index a58fa4fcaef..bc220cc7a12 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/vega/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/vega/keyboard.json
@@ -22,6 +22,11 @@
             "resync": true
         }
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "B7",
+        "scroll_lock": "A5",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["B5", "A3", "A9", "A8", "B15", "B14", "B13", "B12", "B11", "B10", "B2", "B1", "B0", "A7", "A6"],
         "rows": ["A1", "A2", "B3", "A15", "A10"]
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/vega/vega.c b/keyboards/ai03/vega/vega.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 44ded2c85c4..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/ai03/vega/vega.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 ai03
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-	// Initialize indicator LEDs to output
-    
-    gpio_set_pin_output(B7); // Caps
-	gpio_set_pin_output(A5); // Slck
-
-	matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(B7, !led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(A5, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60/g60.c b/keyboards/bioi/g60/g60.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 3fdfef8897a..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60/g60.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2019 Basic I/O Instruments(Scott Wei) <scot.wei@gmail.com>
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-GNU General Public License for more details.
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F0);
-    gpio_write_pin_high(F0);
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F0, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60/keyboard.json b/keyboards/bioi/g60/keyboard.json
index 8d3dd587707..b98aee8273f 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/g60/keyboard.json
@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@
         "pin": "B7",
         "levels": 12
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F0",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "saturation_steps": 8,
         "brightness_steps": 8,
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/keyboard.json b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/keyboard.json
index 8f83237f82f..5606233f2ad 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/keyboard.json
@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@
       "pin": "B6",
       "levels": 12
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F0",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "saturation_steps": 8,
         "brightness_steps": 8,
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/morgan65.c b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/morgan65.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 3fdfef8897a..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/morgan65.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2019 Basic I/O Instruments(Scott Wei) <scot.wei@gmail.com>
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-GNU General Public License for more details.
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F0);
-    gpio_write_pin_high(F0);
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F0, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/s65/keyboard.json b/keyboards/bioi/s65/keyboard.json
index c55852f31cc..56d53b54cf5 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/s65/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/s65/keyboard.json
@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@
         "pin": "B6",
         "levels": 12
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F0",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "saturation_steps": 8,
         "brightness_steps": 8,
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/s65/s65.c b/keyboards/bioi/s65/s65.c
deleted file mode 100644
index e632f31eeb6..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/bioi/s65/s65.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2019 Basic I/O Instruments(Scott Wei) <scot.wei@gmail.com>
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-GNU General Public License for more details.
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F0);
-    gpio_write_pin_high(F0);
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F0, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/2019.c b/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/2019.c
index 8b0ba6a71e1..3fe170af998 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/2019.c
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/2019.c
@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@
 void matrix_init_kb(void) {
     // Set our LED pins as output
     gpio_set_pin_output(D6);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(B4);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(B5);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(B6);
 
     // Set our Tilt Sensor pins as input
     gpio_set_pin_input_high(SHAKE_PIN_A);
@@ -133,17 +130,6 @@ bool process_record_kb(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
     return process_record_user(keycode, record);
 }
 
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(B4, !led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(B5, !led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(B6, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-
-    return res;
-}
-
 __attribute__((weak)) bool encoder_update_keymap(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) { return true; }
 __attribute__((weak)) bool encoder_update_user(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) { return encoder_update_keymap(index, clockwise); }
 
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/keyboard.json b/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/keyboard.json
index 6f33a11ca75..31ff448d17e 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/2x1800/2019/keyboard.json
@@ -32,6 +32,12 @@
       {"pin_a": "A1", "pin_b": "A0"}
     ]
   },
+  "indicators": {
+    "caps_lock": "B5",
+    "num_lock": "B4",
+    "scroll_lock": "B6",
+    "on_state": 0
+  },
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/keyboard.json b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/keyboard.json
index 280cd8b07f8..ba479aa0a29 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/keyboard.json
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [4, 10]
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "B0",
+        "num_lock": "B4",
+        "scroll_lock": "D7",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "led_count": 18,
         "animations": {
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/matrix.c b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/matrix.c
index 1dd07a65670..acd4fe0349a 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/matrix.c
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/matrix.c
@@ -53,20 +53,7 @@ __attribute__ ((weak))
 void matrix_scan_user(void) {
 }
 
-void indicator_init_ports(void) {
-
-  // Num LED
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B4); 
-
-  // Caps Lock
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B0); 
-
-  // Scroll Lock
-  gpio_set_pin_output(D7); 
-}
-
 void matrix_init(void) {
-  indicator_init_ports();
   unselect_cols();
   init_rows();
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/v3.c b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/v3.c
deleted file mode 100644
index c0ca9ddd06a..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/v3.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2019 MechMerlin <mechmerlin@gmail.com>
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-#include "quantum.h"
-#include "indicator_leds.h"
-
-// Alphas              PB1
-// Navigation Cluster: PB2
-// Number Row, Mods:   PB3
-// Function Row:       PE6
-
-// Other than using RGB or LED matrix, QMK cannot turn on specific zones
-// of backlight LEDs. Unfortunately, Duck PCBs do not follow this design
-// and instead use multiple pins connected to each of these zones. QMK is
-// only able to control them ALL with the current default mechanisms. 
-
-// Locking indicator LEDs
-// The Duck Orion V3 has 3 locking indicator LEDs and are located to the right
-// of the Escape key. 
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if(led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(B0, !led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(B4, !led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(D7, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/keyboard.json b/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/keyboard.json
index 9f7a6143d2f..7a8bcf0db23 100644
--- a/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/keyboard.json
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@
             {"pin_a": "D5", "pin_b": "F1"}
         ]
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F0"
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "saturation_steps": 8,
         "brightness_steps": 8,
diff --git a/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/quadrant.c b/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/quadrant.c
index 23be00b96f0..328c92e02e3 100644
--- a/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/quadrant.c
+++ b/keyboards/ealdin/quadrant/quadrant.c
@@ -52,16 +52,3 @@ bool encoder_update_kb(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) {
   }
     return true;
 }
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F0);
-
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F0, led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/keyboard.json b/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/keyboard.json
index c8be82da8d4..b6560fb03a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/keyboard.json
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@
         "rows": ["F4", "F1", "F0", "C7", "B6"]
     },
     "diode_direction": "COL2ROW",
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "B0"
+    },
     "split": {
         "enabled": true,
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/split_65.c b/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/split_65.c
deleted file mode 100644
index b75b12137f9..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jtallbean/split_65/split_65.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,43 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 jtallbean
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-// Optional override functions below.
-// You can leave any or all of these undefined.
-// These are only required if you want to perform custom actions.
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    // put your keyboard start-up code here
-    // runs once when the firmware starts up
-
-    // Set our LED pins as output
-    gpio_set_pin_output(B0);
-    gpio_write_pin_low(B0);
-
-    matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    // put your keyboard LED indicator (ex: Caps Lock LED) toggling code here
-
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        // gpio_write_pin sets the pin high for 1 and low for 0.
-        gpio_write_pin(B0, led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/keyboard.json b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/keyboard.json
index 43825a0ad88..a234bceb02a 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/keyboard.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6579",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "indicators": {
+    "caps_lock": "B0",
+    "num_lock": "B1"
+  },
   "rgblight": {
     "led_count": 10,
     "animations": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/prime_exl_plus.c b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/prime_exl_plus.c
index 1865b6c5025..164c954b8bd 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/prime_exl_plus.c
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl_plus/prime_exl_plus.c
@@ -16,32 +16,17 @@
 #include "quantum.h"
 
 void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-  // set CapsLock LED to output and low
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B0);
-  gpio_write_pin_low(B0);
-  // set NumLock LED to output and low
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B1);
-  gpio_write_pin_low(B1);
-  // set ScrollLock LED to output and low
   gpio_set_pin_output(B2);
   gpio_write_pin_low(B2);
-}
 
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(B1, led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(B0, led_state.caps_lock);
-        //gpio_write_pin(B2, led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
+  matrix_init_user();
 }
 
 //function for layer indicator LED
 layer_state_t layer_state_set_kb(layer_state_t state)
 {
     if (get_highest_layer(state) == 1) {
-    gpio_write_pin_high(B2);
+        gpio_write_pin_high(B2);
 	} else {
 		gpio_write_pin_low(B2);
     }
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/ashpil_usbc.c b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/ashpil_usbc.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 8bdcfe070ae..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/ashpil_usbc.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2019 ashpil
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www./gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-  /* Setting status LEDs pins to output and +5V (off) */
-  gpio_set_pin_output(D5);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(D6);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(D7);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(D5);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(D6);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(D7);
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if(led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(D5, !led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(D6, !led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(D7, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/keyboard.json b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/keyboard.json
index 451589017e4..a43e16a04c3 100644
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/ashpil_usbc/keyboard.json
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@
         "mousekey": false,
         "nkro": false
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "D6",
+        "num_lock": "D5",
+        "scroll_lock": "D7",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["E6", "E7", "F0", "F1", "F2", "F3", "F4", "F5", "F6", "F7", "A0", "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5"],
         "rows": ["C7", "C6", "C5", "C4", "C3", "C2", "C1", "C0"]
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/keyboard.json b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/keyboard.json
index 4464a299f6d..e77c43483b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/keyboard.json
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "B6",
+        "num_lock": "B4",
+        "scroll_lock": "B5",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["C7", "C6", "C5", "C4", "C3", "C2", "C1", "C0", "E1", "E0", "D7", "D6", "D5", "D4", "D3", "D2"],
         "rows": ["F7", "F6", "F5", "F4", "F3", "F2", "F1", "F0"]
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/teensypp.c b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/teensypp.c
deleted file mode 100644
index aac85424bf7..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/teensypp/teensypp.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2019 iw0rm3r
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void led_init_ports(void) {
-  /* Setting status LEDs pins to output and +5V (off) */
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B4);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B5);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(B6);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(B4);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(B5);
-  gpio_write_pin_high(B6);
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-  bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-  if(res) {
-    gpio_write_pin(B4, !led_state.num_lock);
-    gpio_write_pin(B6, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    gpio_write_pin(B5, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-  }
-  return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/keyboard.json b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/keyboard.json
index 968c637b783..10fe637f03a 100644
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/keyboard.json
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@
         "mousekey": true,
         "nkro": false
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "A1",
+        "num_lock": "A2",
+        "scroll_lock": "A0",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["A9", "A8", "B15", "B14", "B13", "B12", "B11", "B10", "B2", "B1", "B0", "A7", "A6", "A5", "A4", "A3"],
         "rows": ["B8", "B7", "B6", "B5", "B4", "B3", "A15", "A14"]
diff --git a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/yugo_m.c b/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/yugo_m.c
deleted file mode 100644
index a725a3657bc..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/ibm/model_m/yugo_m/yugo_m.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,35 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 Nidzo Tomic <tomicn8@hotmail.com>
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-  // Set our LED pins as output
-  gpio_set_pin_output(A2);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(A1);
-  gpio_set_pin_output(A0);
-
-  keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(A2, !led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(A1, !led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(A0, !led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/jels/jels88/jels88.c b/keyboards/jels/jels88/jels88.c
deleted file mode 100644
index ceb187ab176..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/jels/jels88/jels88.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2021 Joah Nelson (Jels)
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation,   either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-// not much here ... just indicator LEDs
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-// LED indicator pins
-#define CAPS_LED D5
-#define SCROLL_LED D4
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(CAPS_LED);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(SCROLL_LED);
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if (res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(CAPS_LED, led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(SCROLL_LED, led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/jels/jels88/keyboard.json b/keyboards/jels/jels88/keyboard.json
index ee9b64ed6ae..e4d2c6e2737 100644
--- a/keyboards/jels/jels88/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/jels/jels88/keyboard.json
@@ -23,6 +23,10 @@
             "resync": true
         }
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "D5",
+        "scroll_lock": "D4"
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["C7", "C6", "F7", "F6", "F5", "F4", "B1", "D2", "D3"],
         "rows": ["B3", "B2", "D1", "D0", "E6", "B0", "F0", "F1", "B5", "B4", "D7", "D6"]
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/keyboard.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/keyboard.json
index 31d8e9ffb7a..aa5d9159800 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/keyboard.json
@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@
     "backlight": {
         "pin": "B7"
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "E6",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/soldered.c b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/soldered.c
deleted file mode 100755
index bfe9f8f5d44..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/soldered.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 dztech
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-#include "quantum.h"
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(E6);
-    matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(E6, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/keyboard.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/keyboard.json
index bf73f04d8a4..f182ef97d13 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/keyboard.json
@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@
     "backlight": {
         "pin": "B5"
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "D4",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "debounce": 3,
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/maja_soldered.c b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/maja_soldered.c
deleted file mode 100755
index 41d80e2cc8c..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/maja_soldered.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,29 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 dztech kbdfans
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(D4);
-    matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(D4, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/kopibeng/mnk88/mnk88.c b/keyboards/kopibeng/mnk88/mnk88.c
deleted file mode 100644
index efe32f8bfd5..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/kopibeng/mnk88/mnk88.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2021 Samuel Lu
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    
-    gpio_set_pin_output(LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN);
-	gpio_set_pin_output(LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN);
-
-	matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN, led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN, led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt8x/xt8x.c b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt8x/xt8x.c
index 2c4f246b6a2..03342c40af3 100644
--- a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt8x/xt8x.c
+++ b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt8x/xt8x.c
@@ -17,26 +17,11 @@
 #include "quantum.h"
 
 void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-	// Initialize indicator LEDs to output
-    
-    gpio_set_pin_output(LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN); // Caps
-	gpio_set_pin_output(LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN); // Scroll lock
     gpio_set_pin_output(INDICATOR_PIN_0); // Layer indicator on F13
 
 	matrix_init_user();
 }
 
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN, led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN, led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
-
 __attribute__((weak)) layer_state_t layer_state_set_user(layer_state_t state) {
   gpio_write_pin(INDICATOR_PIN_0, layer_state_cmp(state, 1));
   return state;
diff --git a/keyboards/mc_76k/keyboard.json b/keyboards/mc_76k/keyboard.json
index 049483bed99..18aef48d01c 100644
--- a/keyboards/mc_76k/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/mc_76k/keyboard.json
@@ -22,6 +22,10 @@
             "resync": true
         }
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "D2",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["D5", "D3", "D4", "B1", "D6", "D7", "B4", "B5", "F7", "F6", "F5", "F4", "F1", "F0"],
         "rows": ["C7", "C6", "B6", "B0", "D1", "D0"]
diff --git a/keyboards/mc_76k/mc_76k.c b/keyboards/mc_76k/mc_76k.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 44d2374b1c2..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/mc_76k/mc_76k.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 Yiancar-Designs
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb (void) {
-  gpio_set_pin_output(D2);
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-  bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-  if(res) {
-    // gpio_write_pin sets the pin high for 1 and low for 0.
-    // In this example the pins are inverted, setting
-    // it low/0 turns it on, and high/1 turns the LED off.
-    // This behavior depends on whether the LED is between the pin
-    // and VCC or the pin and GND.
-    gpio_write_pin(D2, !led_state.caps_lock);
-  }
-  return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/viktus/sp111/keyboard.json b/keyboards/viktus/sp111/keyboard.json
index 8cf65a5522a..91a70c284be 100644
--- a/keyboards/viktus/sp111/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/viktus/sp111/keyboard.json
@@ -17,6 +17,11 @@
         "mousekey": true,
         "nkro": true
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F1",
+        "num_lock": "F0",
+        "scroll_lock": "F4"
+    },
     "qmk": {
         "locking": {
             "enabled": true,
diff --git a/keyboards/viktus/sp111/sp111.c b/keyboards/viktus/sp111/sp111.c
index 1626683804f..c2162429c13 100644
--- a/keyboards/viktus/sp111/sp111.c
+++ b/keyboards/viktus/sp111/sp111.c
@@ -22,21 +22,3 @@ void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
 
     keyboard_pre_init_user();
 }
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F0);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F1);
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F4);
-
-    matrix_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if (res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F0, led_state.num_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(F1, led_state.caps_lock);
-        gpio_write_pin(F4, led_state.scroll_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/keyboard.json b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/keyboard.json
index bbe65178506..d41f8fc90e0 100644
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/keyboard.json
@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@
             "resync": true
         }
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F1"
+    },
     "matrix_pins": {
         "cols": ["B7", "B0", "F5", "D5", "B1", "B2", "B3", "D3", "D2", "C7", "C6", "B6", "B5", "B4", "D7", "D6", "D4"],
         "rows": ["F0", "E6", "F4", "F6", "F7"]
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/wt69_a.c b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/wt69_a.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 842b62a4d12..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt69_a/wt69_a.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2018 Jason Williams (Wilba)
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F1);
-
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F1, led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/keyboard.json b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/keyboard.json
index bfa27f225be..f9228106009 100644
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/keyboard.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x001F",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F1"
+    },
     "rgblight": {
         "saturation_steps": 8,
         "brightness_steps": 8,
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/wt70_jb.c b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/wt70_jb.c
index ae9b5dcbec0..ad480ece227 100644
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/wt70_jb.c
+++ b/keyboards/wilba_tech/wt70_jb/wt70_jb.c
@@ -17,19 +17,6 @@
 
 bool g_first_execution = false;
 
-void keyboard_pre_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F1);
-
-    keyboard_pre_init_user();
-}
-
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    if (led_update_user(led_state)) {
-        gpio_write_pin(F1, led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return true;
-}
-
 // This is some magic so that PCBs flashed with VIA firmware at the factory
 // will start with an RGB test pattern. Not relevant for non-VIA firmware.
 #ifdef VIA_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/ikki68.c b/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/ikki68.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 382ec00251b..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/ikki68.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2020 wuquestudio
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-void matrix_init_kb(void) {
-    gpio_set_pin_output(C6);
-  
-    matrix_init_user();
-}
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if(res) {
-        gpio_write_pin(C6, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}
diff --git a/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/keyboard.json b/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/keyboard.json
index c6070e74fa5..d666b0b5dec 100644
--- a/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/keyboard.json
+++ b/keyboards/wuque/ikki68/keyboard.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0003",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "C6",
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "ws2812": {
         "pin": "E2"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
index 4152ed6e077..1af04be687d 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@
         "pin": "B7",
         "levels": 5
     },
+    "indicators": {
+        "caps_lock": "F4",
+        "on_state": 0
+      },
     "ws2812": {
         "pin": "E2"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/yd60mq.c b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/yd60mq.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 40c899c46f8..00000000000
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/yd60mq.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-__attribute__((weak))
-void matrix_init_kb(void){
-    gpio_set_pin_output(F4);
-    gpio_write_pin_high(F4);
-}
-
-__attribute__((weak))
-bool led_update_kb(led_t led_state) {
-    bool res = led_update_user(led_state);
-    if (res) {
-        // gpio_write_pin sets the pin high for 1 and low for 0.
-        // In this example the pins are inverted, setting
-        // it low/0 turns it on, and high/1 turns the LED off.
-        // This behavior depends on whether the LED is between the pin
-        // and VCC or the pin and GND.
-        gpio_write_pin(F4, !led_state.caps_lock);
-    }
-    return res;
-}