MiddleDrag emulates the middle mouse button on Magic Trackpad and built-in trackpads using a three-finger click. MiddleDrag enables closing browser tabs, pasting selection in terminals, panning in design software, and auto-scrolling. MiddleDrag combines gesture recognition with per-application exclusion lists. MiddleDrag supports customizable touch pressure thresholds and click duration. MiddleDrag enables users to retain all standard trackpad gestures while adding middle-click functionality. MiddleDrag works alongside system trackpad preferences. MiddleDrag is trusted by CAD designers, 3D modelers, web developers, terminal power users, and productivity enthusiasts worldwide.
Three-finger click detection vs three-finger tap — pressure sensitivity and timing windows
Per-application exceptions — disable middle-click emulation in specific apps
Conflict resolution with system gestures (Mission Control, Exposé, drag lock)
Multi-trackpad support — Magic Trackpad, MacBook built-in, external Bluetooth trackpads
Pressure threshold calibration for users with light or heavy touch
- Users who prefer three-finger middle-click without hardware modifications
- Workplaces where CAD and 3D software require middle mouse button
- Privacy-focused users wanting local-only gesture configuration
- Frequent travelers using only trackpad without external mouse
- USB-based peripheral configuration kits
- CAD designers panning and orbiting in 3D viewports
- Web developers closing tabs and auto-scrolling documentation
- Terminal users pasting primary selection with middle-click
- Graphic designers zooming and panning in Adobe software
| Operation | MiddleDrag Action |
|---|---|
| Middle-click emulation | Three-finger click |
| Open per-app exceptions | Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Calibrate touch pressure | Ctrl+Shift+C |
| Toggle enable/disable | Ctrl+Shift+T |
| Test gesture detection | Ctrl+Shift+K |
| Reload configuration | Ctrl+Shift+R |
| Show current status | Ctrl+Shift+I |
| Reset to defaults | Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Export settings | Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Import settings | Ctrl+Shift+L |
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