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Mouser: An open source alternative to Logi-Plus mouse software

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Why This Matters

Mouser offers an open-source, privacy-focused alternative to Logitech's proprietary software for remapping and customizing the MX Master 3S mouse. Its compatibility across operating systems, including macOS, and features like per-application profiles and auto-reconnection, empower users with greater control and flexibility without relying on cloud services or telemetry. This development enhances user privacy and provides a customizable experience for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Key Takeaways

Mouser — MX Master 3S Button Remapper

A lightweight, open-source, fully local alternative to Logitech Options+ for remapping every programmable button on the Logitech MX Master 3S mouse.

No telemetry. No cloud. No Logitech account required.

Features

macOS support — full macOS compatibility added thanks to andrew-sz , using CGEventTap for mouse hooking, Quartz CGEvent for key simulation, and NSWorkspace for app detection. See macOS Setup Guide for details.

— , using CGEventTap for mouse hooking, Quartz CGEvent for key simulation, and NSWorkspace for app detection. See macOS Setup Guide for details. Remap all 6 programmable buttons — middle click, gesture button, back, forward, horizontal scroll left/right

— middle click, gesture button, back, forward, horizontal scroll left/right Per-application profiles — automatically switch button mappings when you switch apps (e.g., different bindings for Chrome vs. VS Code)

— automatically switch button mappings when you switch apps (e.g., different bindings for Chrome vs. VS Code) 22 built-in actions across navigation, browser, editing, and media categories

across navigation, browser, editing, and media categories DPI / pointer speed control — slider from 200–8000 DPI with quick presets, synced to the device via HID++

— slider from 200–8000 DPI with quick presets, synced to the device via HID++ Scroll direction inversion — independent toggles for vertical and horizontal scroll

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