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Gesturefy

github.com/Robbendebiene/Gesturefy Firefox Extensions Open-source projectOpen source

Mouse gestures and browser commands are available through Gesturefy, a customizable Firefox add-on designed for mice, not touchpads.

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github.com/Robbendebiene/Gesturefy
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About Gesturefy

Gesturefy is an open source add-on for Firefox that lets users run browser commands by moving the mouse in a set pattern while holding a mouse button. It is designed only for mice and does not work with touchpads. It includes more than 80 predefined commands, special commands such as popup, user script, multi-purpose, and cross add-on commands, and rocker and wheel gestures. The gesture trace and status display can be customized.

The add-on has several limits. It does not work on Mozilla pages such as addons.mozilla.org, on internal pages such as about:addons, or on other add-on option pages, because Firefox restricts add-ons from accessing them. Gestures need the page to be partially loaded. Wheel gestures do not work on macOS Sierra. The add-on requires permission to access data on all websites, because its gesture code runs in every page. The project states that it does not collect data, has no home server, and includes no analytics or telemetry code. GitHub hosts the source code, and GitHub is not affiliated with the project.

Key features

  • Mouse gestures triggered by moving the mouse while holding left, middle, or right button
  • More than 80 predefined commands for browser actions
  • Special commands: popup, user script, multi-purpose, and cross add-on commands
  • Rocker gestures: left-click while holding right button, and the reverse
  • Wheel gestures: scroll wheel while holding left, middle, or right button
  • Customizable gesture trace and status information style
Best for: Firefox users who prefer operating the browser with mouse gestures instead of keyboard shortcuts, and who use a mouse rather than a touchpad.
Good for
  • Open source and licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0
  • The project states it collects no data and includes no analytics or telemetry hooks
  • Translated into multiple languages with help from volunteers on Crowdin
Watch out for
  • Designed only for mice and not suited to touchpads
  • Does not work on Mozilla pages, internal Firefox pages, or add-on option pages
  • Wheel gestures do not work on macOS Sierra

Gesturefy at a glance

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Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Gesturefy FAQ

Does Gesturefy work with a touchpad?
No. The project describes Gesturefy as a pure mouse gesture extension, suited only for mice and not touchpads.
Why does Gesturefy need access to data on all websites?
The complete gesture functionality is injected into every webpage, so part of the code runs in each tab. The project says this is needed to track mouse movement, draw on the screen, and perform page-specific commands such as scrolling.
Can Gesturefy be used on addons.mozilla.org?
No. Gesturefy does not work on addons.mozilla.org, about:addons, or other add-on option pages, because Firefox restricts add-ons from accessing these pages for security reasons.
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