Mouseless brings keyboard-driven mouse control to macOS, Linux and Windows

Mouseless is a small utility that puts the mouse pointer under keyboard control on macOS, Linux and Windows. Instead of reaching for a mouse or trackpad, you type a short set of coordinates and the cursor jumps to the target, so a click takes well under a second.

How it works

The project's own comparison puts the difference plainly: a mouse click typically costs more than two seconds — grabbing the device, clicking, then returning your hand to the keyboard — while Mouseless aims to complete the same action in under a second by typing a few coordinates. A free mode allows smooth, customisable movement without the on-screen overlay, which the developers describe as a modern replacement for the "mouse keys" features built into operating systems and some custom keyboards.

The tool covers every mouse button — left, right, middle, back and forward — and the usual actions: click, move, drag, drop, scroll, double and triple click.

Pricing and platforms

Mouseless is cross-platform and runs on macOS, Linux and Windows. A 14-day trial requires neither a card nor an email address, and a single licence covers up to five machines. After the trial, users can unlock the software either with a lifetime purchase or a subscription. The developers also publish a browser-based training app that lets users practise and track their own keyboard speed.

Ergonomics and accessibility

The pitch is not only speed. Repetitive clicking and long trackpad sessions are a well-known source of hand and wrist strain, and Mouseless distributes click work across the keyboard instead. The project also targets users who cannot use a mouse at all, and notes that cursor control then works anywhere — on a couch, in bed or while travelling — without a flat surface. Mouseless is developed by Sonuscape, which also runs a newsletter about its other projects.