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SensibleSideButtons

archagon.netOther dev tools

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SensibleSideButtons is a macOS utility that makes the side buttons on third-party mice navigate backward and forward through application history. It provides a downloadable desktop app for macOS 10.13 and later.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-2.0WebmacOS
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2.1kstars
159forks
5features
2017since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Restoring useful back and forward navigation to side buttons on third-party mice in macOS.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Mac users with third-party mice

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: DESKTOP, WEB · deployment: browser, macos

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: sensible-side-buttons.archagon.net · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

SensibleSideButtons is an Other dev tools project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on restoring useful back and forward navigation to side buttons on third-party mice in macOS. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for mac users with third-party mice. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and macOS.

Behind SensibleSideButtons is Archagon, and it first shipped in 2017. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 2.1k stars and 28 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include back navigation, forward navigation, and mouse button remapping.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Back navigation
  • Forward navigation
  • Mouse button remapping
  • Third-party mouse support
  • macOS support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
macos-mouse-utilitymouse-button-remappingback-forward-navigationthird-party-mice

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowsermacOS
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
CLAUDE.md

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 2.1kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:40 UTC
    Sensiblesidebuttons seen via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about SensibleSideButtons

What does SensibleSideButtons do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: SensibleSideButtons focuses on restoring useful back and forward navigation to side buttons on third-party mice in macOS. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use SensibleSideButtons?
Inferred · not functionally tested: SensibleSideButtons is a consumer product built for mac users with third-party mice.
Does SensibleSideButtons have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — SensibleSideButtons is free to use.
What platforms does SensibleSideButtons run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: SensibleSideButtons runs on the web and macOS.
Is SensibleSideButtons still active?
The GitHub repository shows 28 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to SensibleSideButtons?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Tree Remark, Issues, and Wordy.Tree RemarkIssuesWordy
Who develops SensibleSideButtons?
SensibleSideButtons is developed by Archagon.
When did SensibleSideButtons launch?
SensibleSideButtons first shipped in 2017.

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