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MacGesture for Mac

Utility to set up global mouse gestures

Quick answer: MacGesture is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask macgesture. The project is open source. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What MacGesture is

MacGesture is a utility for macOS: utility to set up global mouse gestures.

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/MacGesture/MacGesture.

How to install MacGesture

  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 macgesture.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MacGesture on Mac?

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

Is MacGesture open source?

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

Does MacGesture run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is MacGesture?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5821 in this catalogue.

What version of MacGesture is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.0.