middledrag
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Description:
Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.4.2.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Jan 30, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: trackpad gestures productivity macos accessibility
Install: brew install --cask middledrag
About:
Middledrag is a macOS utility that enables middle-click and middle-drag functionality using three-finger trackpad gestures. It provides system-level integration to simulate a middle mouse button, enhancing productivity for users who rely on trackpads without external mice.
Key Features:
  • Enables middle-click via three-finger tap
  • Allows middle-drag with three-finger hold and move
  • System-wide integration without app-specific configuration
  • Lightweight background application with minimal resource usage
  • Customizable gesture sensitivity and behavior
Use Cases:
  • Improving workflow in CAD or graphic design software that requires middle-drag
  • Enhancing web browsing with middle-click to open links in new tabs
  • Facilitating 3D navigation in modeling applications without a physical mouse
Alternatives:
  • BetterTouchTool – More comprehensive gesture customization but heavier and paid; Middledrag is focused and free
  • MiddleClick – Similar middle-click functionality but lacks middle-drag support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 16, 2026 7:20am 1.4.2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a776eb3
Feb 14, 2026 1:33am 1.4.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 92901fe2
Feb 13, 2026 10:18am 1.4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP da019a71
Feb 7, 2026 10:13am 1.4.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 30d60402
Feb 6, 2026 4:45am 1.4.1.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 736ce120
Jan 31, 2026 10:02pm 1.4.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP ea0fbb58
Jan 30, 2026 8:14pm 1.4.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ce5b8522