Swyper
Map three-finger trackpad swipes to keyboard shortcuts on macOS.
Global Swipe Detection
Works in any app, regardless of system trackpad settings.
Per-App Shortcuts
Configure different shortcuts for different apps, with a global fallback.
Menu Bar App
Runs quietly in the background with no dock icon.
Launch at Login
Optional auto-start so it's always ready.
Browse the source, releases, and issue tracker on GitHub.
Requirements
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- Accessibility permission (for simulating keyboard shortcuts)
- Input Monitoring permission (for reading trackpad gestures)
Build from Source
git clone https://github.com/asmeurer/swyper.git
cd swyper
make bundle # Builds build/Swyper.app
make install # Copies to /Applications