unnaturalscrollwheels
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Description:
Tool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos scrolling mouse utility productivity
Install: brew install --cask unnaturalscrollwheels
About:
UnnaturalScrollWheels is a macOS utility that inverts scroll direction settings specifically for physical mice and trackpads, leaving Apple's Magic devices unaffected. It solves the common issue where users prefer natural scrolling on touch devices but traditional scrolling on physical input devices. The tool runs quietly in the menu bar, applying system-level event taps to modify scroll events.
Key Features:
  • Selective inversion for physical devices only
  • Per-device configuration and profiles
  • Low-level event tap implementation
  • Menu bar interface with auto-launch
  • No restart required for changes
Use Cases:
  • Users who prefer natural scrolling on trackpads but traditional scrolling on mice
  • Gamers needing inverted scroll for specific peripherals
  • Multi-device setups requiring different scroll behaviors
  • Users switching between MacBook and external mouse
Alternatives:
  • BetterTouchTool – More comprehensive but heavier; overkill for just scroll inversion
  • SteerMouse – Paid driver with advanced customization, includes scroll inversion as one feature
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:18pm 1.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c43474b