LinearMouse is a free, open-source Mac utility that gives you more control over how your mouse and trackpad work. You can customize scrolling, pointer speed, acceleration, and button actions without changing the settings every time you switch devices.

Key Features:

• Custom scrolling — use natural scrolling on your trackpad while reversing scrolling for your mouse
• Pointer control — adjust pointer speed and acceleration, or turn acceleration off for more predictable movement
• Button actions — remap mouse buttons and scroll actions to shortcuts, media controls, Mission Control, and other actions
• App profiles — use different mouse and trackpad settings for different apps and devices
• Device-specific settings — keep your preferred controls when switching between different mice and trackpads
• Free and open-source — available as a native Mac app with no subscription
• Install with Homebrew or download the latest DMG directly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LinearMouse for Mac?

LinearMouse is a free, open-source Mac app for customizing mouse and trackpad behavior. It lets you control scrolling, pointer speed, acceleration, and button actions beyond the standard options available in macOS.

Is LinearMouse free?

Yes. LinearMouse is free and open-source. You can download it directly or install it with Homebrew.

How do I install LinearMouse on Mac?

You can download the latest LinearMouse DMG from the official website, or install it with Homebrew:

brew install --cask linearmouse

Can LinearMouse reverse mouse scrolling on Mac?

Yes. LinearMouse lets you use different scrolling directions for your mouse and trackpad. For example, you can keep natural scrolling on your trackpad while reversing the scrolling direction for your mouse.

Can LinearMouse disable mouse acceleration?

Yes. LinearMouse lets you adjust pointer acceleration or turn it off completely. This can make mouse movement feel more consistent and predictable.

Can I customize mouse buttons with LinearMouse?

Yes. You can remap mouse buttons and scroll actions to shortcuts, media controls, Mission Control, and other actions.

Does LinearMouse support different settings for different apps?

Yes. LinearMouse supports app profiles, so you can use different mouse and trackpad settings depending on the app or device you are using.