SensibleSideButtons
SensibleSideButtons is a lightweight macOS utility that remaps extra mouse buttons (typically the side buttons on gaming or ergonomic mice) to custom actions such as window switching, mission control, or application-specific commands. It sits in the menu bar and lets users bind their mouse hardware to system-wide or per-application keyboard shortcuts without needing manufacturer drivers. It was popular with users of Logitech and other third-party mice who wanted deeper customisation on macOS.
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1 suggestionSensibleSideButtons has been abandoned by its developer — the last release was version 1.0.6, built for macOS 10.14 (High Sierra era), and there is no native Apple Silicon build. The developer stated on Hacker News in early 2023 that the app is no longer maintained but indicated willingness to resurrect it if there was sufficient interest. Since no update has materialised in the intervening period, the app will stop working entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). Consider switching to SteerMouse, an actively maintained mouse-button remapping utility that runs natively on Apple Silicon and offers similar customisation for extra mouse buttons, profiles per application, and a cleaner modern interface. SteerMouse is available directly from its vendor and offers a free trial with a small one-time purchase to unlock advanced features.
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