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sanesidebuttons · v1.4.1
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Menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons
brew install --cask sanesidebuttons 237
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026SaneSideButtons is a unique menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons, making it ideal for users with third-party mice seeking enhanced navigation capabilities.
Enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons through a menu bar app.
Maturity: The project is moderately mature with active development but has notable open issues, including compatibility and functionality problems.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + System-wide navigation functionality for side mouse buttons.
- + Always accessible via the menu bar.
- + Supports third-party mice.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 14.1.
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