SensibleSideButtons
A macOS menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation with third-party mouse side buttons via 3-finger swipe simulation.
What is SensibleSideButtons?
Sensible Side Buttons is a macOS menu bar application that enables the M4/M5 side buttons on third-party mice to function as system-wide navigation controls. It solves the problem of macOS ignoring these buttons by simulating 3-finger trackpad swipes, allowing consistent back/forward navigation across applications with history support. This provides functionality similar to what's seen in mice like the Logitech MX Master.
Mac users with third-party mice who want to utilize the side buttons for system-wide navigation, particularly those frustrated by limited app support for traditional keybinding solutions.
It offers a seamless, native-like navigation experience by leveraging macOS's built-in trackpad gestures, eliminating the jankiness of app-specific keybinds and making side buttons universally useful across the operating system.
Overview
A macOS menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation functionality for the side buttons on third-party mice.
Use Cases
Best For
- Enabling back/forward navigation in web browsers with mouse side buttons
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