# Trickpad Trigger actions with Magic Mouse and Mac trackpad gestures. Map gestures to shortcuts, app deeplinks, and scripts. Edit one plain-text file yourself, or ask an AI agent. - Launch price · $2.99 - Requires macOS 14 or later - Download size: less than 1 MB - Works with a MacBook's built-in trackpad, an external Magic Trackpad, or a Magic Mouse First launch requires Privacy & Security → Open Anyway. ## Configure every gesture in one plain-text file Set up Trickpad by writing out what each gesture should do. A gesture can send a shortcut, run an action or script, or open a link. Edit the file yourself, or tell Claude, Codex, Gemini, or another agent what you want. The agent can choose a gesture, find the right shortcut or link, and write it into the file. ```toml [GENERAL] config-version = 3 haptic-feedback = true [MOUSE] hold-left-tap-right = "return" hold-right-tap-left = "escape" two-finger-tap = { action = "middle-click", defer = true } [TRACKPAD] hold-left-tap-right = "return" hold-right-tap-left = "escape" ``` From Trickpad’s menu, you can see your current gestures, edit or reload settings, or open the file with an installed agent. ## Use gestures for more than navigation Trickpad ships with Return, Escape, and middle click mapped. These examples show other bindings you can add. ### Dictate without touching the keyboard Click a field, start Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, or Aqua Voice, then submit without moving your hands to the keyboard. ```toml [TRACKPAD] three-finger-tap = "ctrl+cmd+a" # Your dictation hotkey hold-left-tap-right = "return" # Submit hold-right-tap-left = "escape" # Cancel [MOUSE] three-finger-tap = "ctrl+cmd+a" # Your dictation hotkey hold-left-tap-right = "return" # Submit ``` ### Same gesture, different workflow Open Mission Control by default. In Finder, show info for the selected file. In Final Cut Pro, play or pause. ```toml [TRACKPAD] three-finger-tap = "mission-control" # Open Mission Control [TRACKPAD."Finder"] three-finger-tap = "cmd+i" # Show info for the selected file [TRACKPAD."Final Cut Pro"] three-finger-tap = "space" # Play or pause ``` ### Go beyond hotkeys Run a Raycast command, open an Obsidian note, create a Things task, or launch an executable backed by AppleScript. ```toml [TRACKPAD] three-finger-tap = "url:raycast://extensions/raycast/raycast-ai/ai-chat" four-finger-tap = "url:obsidian://daily" five-finger-tap = "url:things:///add?title={{clipboard|urlencode}}" front-right-tap = "script:/Users/you/Scripts/focus-mode" ``` ## Map taps, swipes, clicks, and holds Trickpad supports a wide range of gestures. Map them to shortcuts, app actions, links, or scripts, and set different bindings for different apps. ### On Magic Mouse and trackpads - Hold one finger, then tap on either side - Two- or three-finger tap - Three-finger swipes in every direction Magic Mouse adds a front-right tap and one- or two-finger swipes. Trackpads add a hold and slide, larger taps, physical clicks, and four-finger swipes. [Read the full gesture reference in the Trickpad docs](/trickpad/docs/) ## Trickpad is coming soon Launch price · $2.99 · macOS 14 or later · < 1 MB First launch requires Privacy & Security → Open Anyway. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Trickpad replace macOS gestures? No. It adds bindings alongside the gestures and scrolling you already use. The included reference notes common macOS conflicts, and an installed agent can use it to help you choose a gesture that stays out of the way. ### What can I do from the menu bar? Trickpad is a menu bar app. Its menu lets you see your current gestures, pause Trickpad, edit or reload settings, and open the settings file with an installed agent. ### Does Trickpad include AI? Trickpad works with coding agents already installed on your Mac. It does not include its own AI service. Manage with Agent opens your chosen agent alongside the plain-text settings file and the instructions it needs to help configure Trickpad. ### How does Trickpad compare with other gesture utilities? Trickpad is for people who want flexible mouse and trackpad gestures without paying for or learning a large automation suite. Its focused scope keeps the price significantly lower while still supporting shortcuts, built-in actions, app deeplinks, and scripts. WheelClick focuses on middle click and four gesture types. BetterTouchTool covers a much broader automation surface. Trickpad keeps every mapping in one plain configuration file. Tell Claude, Codex, Gemini, or another installed agent what you want a gesture to do, and Trickpad can open the agent in that folder with the instructions it needs to set it up. ### Why does macOS block the first launch? On first launch, use Privacy & Security → Open Anyway. You only need to do this once. ### What comes with the download? The official GPLv3 packaged build, installation and configuration guidance, and the exact-source tag for that version. There is no license key. ### Does Trickpad collect any data? No. Trickpad has no telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting, and it makes no network requests itself. It does not read your keystrokes. ### Which Macs does it support? The launch build supports macOS 14 or later. It works with a MacBook’s built-in trackpad, an external Magic Trackpad, or a Magic Mouse. Trickpad is made by [Third Wind](/), independent software by [Nathan Cheng](https://nathancheng.work/). [Source code](https://github.com/nweii/trickpad) is available on GitHub. © 2026 Nathan Cheng.