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xinput for Mac

Utility to configure and test X input devices

Quick answer: xinput is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xinput. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xinput is

xinput is a command-line tool for macOS: utility to configure and test X input devices.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install xinput

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install xinput.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xinput on Mac?

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

Is xinput open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xinput run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is xinput?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7842 in this catalogue.

What version of xinput is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.4.