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MiddleDrag for Mac

Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures

Quick answer: MiddleDrag is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask middledrag. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 71 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What MiddleDrag is

MiddleDrag is a utility for macOS: middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad 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://middledrag.app/.

How to install MiddleDrag

  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 middledrag.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MiddleDrag on Mac?

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

Is MiddleDrag open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (NullPointerDepressiveDisorder/MiddleDrag), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does MiddleDrag run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is MiddleDrag?

It was installed 71 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4009 in this catalogue.

What version of MiddleDrag is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.3.