Sensible Side Buttons
sensiblesidebuttons · v1.0.6
Utilise mouse side navigation buttons
brew install --cask sensiblesidebuttons Trust Score 6/10
Review
Mar 10, 2026Sensible Side Buttons is a macOS app that enables system-wide navigation functionality for the side buttons on third-party mice, making it a must-have for users with such hardware.
Enables side buttons on third-party mice for navigation across macOS.
Maturity: The project has a decent following with 2061 GitHub stars but shows some maintenance concerns with open issues and a last commit in 2024.
Community: Hacker News has a few mentions, but no significant community discussion on Reddit.
Pros
- + Fills a niche for users with third-party mice lacking native support.
- + System-wide functionality enhances navigation.
- + Customizable button mappings offer flexibility.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
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