Mouse Shortcuts

Linux kernel module + userspace daemon for custom mouse button shortcuts.

Features

• Volume control with mouse buttons
• Copy/paste by holding buttons
• Screenshots with left+right click hold
• Toggle mute
• Launch applications

Requirements

sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) \
    wl-clipboard grim pulseaudio-utils xdotool

Installation

Build kernel module:

make
sudo insmod mouse_shortcut.ko

Build userspace daemon:

gcc -o mouse_shortcut_user mouse_shortcut_user.c -lrt

Run:

./mouse_shortcut_user 275 276 1.5 1.0 firefox
# Arguments: volume_up_btn volume_down_btn copy_hold_sec screenshot_hold_sec app

Find Your Mouse IDs

lsusb | grep -i mouse
# Use vendor/product IDs: sudo insmod mouse_shortcut.ko vendor_id=0x1234 product_id=0x5678

Actions

• Volume Up/Down: Press configured buttons
• Copy: Hold volume_up button
• Paste: Hold middle button
• Screenshot: Hold left + right buttons
• Launch App: Hold volume_down + press middle

Uninstall

sudo rmmod mouse_shortcut

License

GPL