Question 1

How do I install and set up MTMR on my Mac?

Accepted Answer

Download the .dmg from GitHub or use Homebrew, then enable Accessibility permissions in System Preferences. For detailed steps, refer to the medium article linked in the README.

Question 2

MTMR vs BetterTouchTool: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

MTMR is free and open-source with a focus on JSON customization, while BetterTouchTool is paid with a GUI and broader feature set. Choose MTMR for cost savings and hackability, but BTT for easier setup and support.

Question 3

How to create a custom button that runs a shell script in MTMR?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'shellScriptTitledButton' type in the items.json file, specifying the inline script or file path. The README provides examples with refresh intervals and color formatting options.

Question 4

Why are my MTMR buttons or gestures not working after an update?

Accepted Answer

This often happens due to Accessibility permission resets. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility and re-tick MTMR, as mentioned in the troubleshooting section.

Question 5

Can I use MTMR to display live system stats like CPU usage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MTMR includes native plugins like 'cpu' for low-power monitoring, or you can create custom shell script buttons. The native plugin is recommended for better stability.

Question 6

How do I import or share presets with MTMR?

Accepted Answer

Presets are JSON files stored in ~/Library/Application Support/MTMR/. You can download community presets from GitHub and replace or merge them, using the MTMR Designer for visual editing.

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