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LinearMouse for Mac
Better mouse and trackpad
- Keyboard & mouse
- Open source · MIT
- Free
- ★ 7k on GitHub
LinearMouse is a free, open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac. Fix scrolling direction and smoothness, pointer speed and button actions, with settings per device.
Key features
PER-DEVICE SETTINGS
Different settings for your mouse and your trackpad.
SCROLLING AND SPEED
Reverse scrolling per device, linear scrolling and pointer speed.
BUTTON ACTIONS
Remap mouse buttons.
Who LinearMouse is for
- People using a non-Apple mouse
- Anyone who wants natural scrolling on the trackpad only
- Gamers and designers
Install
With Homebrew:
Or use the Download button above and drag the app to your Applications folder.
A free alternative to Mac Mouse Fix, SteerMouse and Mos
People often look for LinearMouse when they want what Mac Mouse Fix or SteerMouse or Mos does without paying. LinearMouse is free and its source code is public, so you can see exactly what it does on your Mac.
FAQ
Is LinearMouse free?
Yes, free and open source under the MIT license.
How do I install it?
Run brew install --cask linearmouse or visit linearmouse.app.
LinearMouse is made by linearmouse, not by OneClickTool. We list it because we use it and recommend it; we are not paid to. Details checked against its README on 2026-10-07.