LinearMouse customizes mouse and trackpad scrolling, pointer speed, acceleration, and button actions on Mac.
MiddleClick
MiddleClick emulates a scroll-wheel click on MacBook trackpads and Magic Mouse devices.
About MiddleClick
MiddleClick emulates a scroll-wheel click with a three-finger click or tap on MacBook trackpads and Magic Mouse devices. System-wide it can close tabs by middle-clicking them; in Safari middle-clicking a link opens it in a background tab, and in Terminal it pastes selected text.
The repository states the project is finished but remains available free under GPL-3.0, including via Homebrew, with WheelClick described as its successor. Finger count and tap timing can be changed with defaults commands, though using two fingers conflicts with normal clicks.
Key features
- Emulate wheel click with three-finger click or tap
- Close tabs system-wide by middle-clicking on them
- Open Safari links in background as new tab
- Paste selected text in Terminal via middle-click
- Set finger count for middle-click, default is three
- Adjust tap detection with max distance and time settings
Best for: MacBook trackpad and Magic Mouse users who need middle-click for tabs, Safari links, and Terminal paste.
Good for
- Free and licensed under GPL-3.0 with no nags or telemetry stated
- Installable via Homebrew with brew install --cask middleclick
- Supports both three-finger click and tap for middle-click
Watch out for
- Marked as finished, with WheelClick referenced as successor
- Setting finger count to two conflicts with normal right-clicks and single-finger clicks
- Allow-more-fingers option does not work as palm rejection for large trackpads
MiddleClick at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MiddleClick FAQ
How do I install MiddleClick?
Via Homebrew with brew install --cask middleclick; a direct download option is also listed.
How do I change the number of fingers used?
Run defaults write art.ginzburg.MiddleClick fingers 4. The default is 3, and using 2 conflicts with normal clicks.
How do I hide the status bar item?
Hold Command and drag the icon away until the remove mark appears. Reopen MiddleClick while it is running to bring it back.
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