Description:
Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.4.3@0
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Tracked Since: Jan 30, 2026
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
trackpad
gestures
productivity
macos
accessibility
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Install:
brew install --cask middledrag
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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BetterTouchTool
– More comprehensive gesture customization but heavier and paid; Middledrag is focused and free
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MiddleClick
– Similar middle-click functionality but lacks middle-drag support
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| Mar 20, 2026 4:48am |
1.4.3 |
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1.4.2.5 |
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| Feb 17, 2026 1:32pm |
1.4.2.3 |
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1.4.2.2 |
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| Feb 14, 2026 1:33am |
1.4.2.1 |
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1.4.2 |
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1.4.1.4 |
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| Jan 31, 2026 10:02pm |
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| Jan 30, 2026 8:14pm |
1.4.1.1 |
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