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mysides vs SaneSideButtons
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
mysides
5.0SaneSideButtons
7.0Menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons
| Metric | mysides | SaneSideButtons |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 127 | 237 |
| 90-day Installs | 342 | 641 |
| 365-day Installs | 978 | 3.4K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 1.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 244 | 645 |
| GitHub Forks | 35 | 27 |
| Open Issues | 23 | 14 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 30, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
mysides
Mysides is a command-line tool for managing macOS Finder sidebar favorites, offering a niche solution for users seeking CLI-based customization of their Finder setup.
Mysides is a command-line application for managing OS X Finder sidebar favorites.
Pros
- + Command-line interface for automation and scripting
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Lightweight and resource-efficient
Cons
- - No updates since 2024
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
SaneSideButtons
SaneSideButtons 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.
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.