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Getting started

MacOS

To install (or update):

  • download the .dmg file from https://mouseless.click
    • for Intel Mac and MacOS 12 and 13, the .dmg is on the beta release page
  • open the .dmg file
  • drag Mouseless.app into the Applications folder
  • if updating: choose "Replace" instead of "Keep both" when prompted

You can also install in the terminal via Homebrew:

  • brew install --cask mouseless (stable channel)
  • brew install --cask mouseless@preview (prerelease channel)

First time usage:

  • open Mouseless (e.g. via spotlight search)
  • read/agree to the terms of service
  • start trial or activate
  • give Mouseless the Accessibility permission when prompted
  • restart the application for permissions to take effect
  • enjoy!

Windows

To install (or update):

First time usage:

  • open Mouseless
  • read/agree to the terms of service
  • start trial or activate
  • enjoy!

Linux

The X11 Alpha is out, and as of July 22nd should have improved compatibility with common distros.

Work on Wayland compositors / environments will begin soon -- optimistic target date for either wlroots-based compositors or Mutter is late August.

To install:

  • Download the .AppImage for your OS and architecture, and the corresponding .sha256sum file.
  • Verify the download integrity: sha256sum -c <file>.sha256sum
  • Make the AppImage executable: chmod +x <file>.AppImage
  • Run the application: ./<file>.AppImage
  • Start a trial or activate with a license key
  • Enjoy!