Unlock Middle Click on your Mac Trackpad

Stop using awkward key combinations. Experience native three-finger gestures for middle-click and middle-drag. Essential for CAD, productivity, and browsing.

brew tap nullpointerdepressivedisorder/tap && brew install --cask middledrag
MiddleDrag Demonstration

More than just CAD

Middle-click enables powerful workflows across macOS.

CAD & 3D Modeling

Pan and orbit effortlessly in Fusion 360, Blender, OnShape, FreeCAD, and SketchUp without carrying a mouse.

Web Power User

Open links in background tabs, close tabs instantly, and auto-scroll long pages with a simple three-finger tap.

Coding & Terminal

Paste selection in Terminal (Linux style) and interact with VS Code multi-cursor features naturally.

Why MiddleDrag?

Feature MiddleDrag BetterTouchTool Middle
Price Free & Open Source $10 - $24 $8
Three-Finger Drag ✓ Native Feel Complex Setup Limited
Mission Control ✓ Plays Nice Conflicts Conflicts
Weight/Size ~2 MB ~50 MB ~15 MB

Get Started in Seconds

1 Install via Homebrew

brew tap nullpointerdepressivedisorder/tap && brew install --cask middledrag

2 Grant Permissions

Like all gesture apps on macOS, MiddleDrag needs Accessibility permissions to see your trackpad touches.

System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility > MiddleDrag

Or download the manual installer from GitHub Releases.
Requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

View All Releases on GitHub