I’ve been using Logitech MX mice since around 2009 (the one with the upright charging base!). I currently use the MX Master 3, but originally set up my MX Master 2S a few years ago and haven’t revisited my configuration much since. I feel like I could be doing a lot more with it.
A few examples of my current setup:
- Gesture Pad: I tried mapping it to different screenshot hotkeys, but I kept forgetting the directions, so now it simply triggers the CleanShotX palette.
- Keyboard Maestro Integration :
- F5 = Copy
- F6 = Paste
- I also use app-specific macros in KM using F5/F6 with modifier keys (⌘⌥⌃⇧).
Mouse Button Mapping (Global):
- Forward Button → F5 (Copy)
- Back Button → F6 (Paste)
- Middle Button → F13 (Launch Safari)
- Scroll Wheel Button → “Center Window” (triggered via Moom)
Browser-Specific Shortcuts (via KM + Mouse):
- ⌘+F5: Next Tab
- ⌘+F6: Previous Tab
- ⌥+F5: Next Page
- ⌥+F6: Previous Page
- ⌘⌥+F5: New Tab
- ⌘⌥+F6: New Window
- ⌘⇧+F5: Close Tab
- ⌘⇧+F6: Close Window
- ⌥⇧+F5: Duplicate Tab
- ⌥⇧+F6: Move Tab to New Window
- ⇧+F5: Merge All Windows
- ⇧+F6: Split Tabs to Windows
I use a similar system in a few other apps, but I’m realizing I should create more specialized macros for heavy-use apps like Final Cut Pro and Things.
Question for the group:
How are you using your MX Master (or other mice) in combination with tools like Keyboard Maestro, BetterTouchTool, or others to supercharge your workflows?