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MiddleClick for Mac

Utility to extend trackpad functionality

Quick answer: MiddleClick is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask middleclick. The project is open source. It has 635 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What MiddleClick is

MiddleClick is a utility for macOS: utility to extend trackpad functionality.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/artginzburg/MiddleClick.

How to install MiddleClick

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask middleclick.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MiddleClick on Mac?

Run brew install --cask middleclick in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is MiddleClick open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: artginzburg/MiddleClick.

Does MiddleClick run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is MiddleClick?

It was installed 635 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1343 in this catalogue.

What version of MiddleClick is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.3.0.