sanesidebuttons ☆

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Description:
Menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: mouse navigation productivity menu-bar utility

Install: brew install --cask sanesidebuttons

About:
SaneSideButtons is a lightweight menu bar utility that restores backward and forward navigation functionality to the side buttons of your mouse. It intercepts these inputs and translates them into standard system keyboard shortcuts, enabling browser and file explorer navigation. This tool provides a seamless experience for users who rely on thumb buttons for efficient workflow.

Key Features:

System-wide mouse button remapping
Runs discreetly in the menu bar
No configuration required for basic functionality
Supports macOS Sonoma and later

Use Cases:

Restoring browser navigation for mice with side buttons on macOS
Enabling back/forward navigation in Finder and other native apps
Improving workflow for users migrating from Windows

Alternatives:

SteerMouse – A paid, full-featured mouse customization suite with extensive button mapping options.
USB Overdrive – Legacy utility for configuring buttons and wheels on various USB input devices.

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