Version 1.0 — Available on Microsoft Store

Turn Your Mouse Into a Shortcut Engine

MouseKey transforms middle mouse button click patterns into powerful hotkey shortcuts. Double-click, triple-click, or more — each pattern triggers a different action.

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★★★★★
5-Star Reviews
100% Offline
No Account Needed
Win 10 / 11
Native Desktop App
MouseKey application window showing click pattern configuration with Mute, Show Windows, Hide Windows, and Screen Snip assigned to 2, 3, 4, and 5 middle button clicks

Simple power. Zero complexity.

MouseKey is designed to be easy to use and not intimidating. It helps you add more hotkeys and functionality to any mouse with a middle button.

Click Pattern Shortcuts

Assign different actions to 2, 3, 4, or 5 rapid middle button clicks. Each pattern triggers a unique shortcut.

Custom Hotkey Recording

Record any keyboard shortcut or text string with the built-in "Create Hot Key" recorder. Your macros, your rules.

Multiple Profiles

Create and switch between custom profiles to organize your shortcuts for different workflows or applications.

Fully Offline & Private

No telemetry, no analytics, no account sign-in. Your data stays on your device. Always.

Preset Actions Built-in

Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Select All, Mute Audio, Brightness controls, and more — ready to assign instantly.

System Tray Integration

MouseKey runs quietly in the background. Enable, disable, or open it anytime from the system tray icon.

Up and running in under a minute.

MouseKey waits briefly after your clicks to confirm the final count, then fires the assigned action. It's as fast as a double-click.

Launch MouseKey

Install from the Microsoft Store and open the app. It starts ready to configure.

Select a Profile

Choose the default profile or create a new one for specific workflows.

Assign Actions

Pick from presets or record custom hotkeys for each click pattern (2–5 clicks).

Click & Go

Start using your mouse. Middle-click patterns now trigger your shortcuts instantly.

Four slots. Unlimited possibilities.

Middle button clicks can be pressed 2, 3, 4, or 5 times to trigger different actions. The speed needed is comparable to a typical left-button double-click — fast enough to feel natural, slow enough to be comfortable.

You can press them very fast followed by a pause, or somewhat fast followed by a pause. If you click too slowly, no action takes place — so you're always in control.

×2Ctrl+C
×3Ctrl+V
×4Ctrl+Z
×5Mute Audio

Loved by real users.

All 5-star reviews from the Microsoft Store — from people who use MouseKey every day.

★★★★★
"Simple and effective"
I love this app is easy to use and not intimidating. It helps me add more hotkeys and functionality to my simple mouse.
🇺🇸 United States · PC
★★★★★
"Great!"
It's a very useful tool, simple, fast… and also funny! Complete and the possibility to create custom profiles is a good idea to save time and keep things organized.
🇮🇹 Italy · PC
★★★★★
"Saved my Ctrl+C & V keys"
After a little bit of training exercise (just few minutes) the two and three clicks have been done automatically. A nice option are the custom keys — put a text string or mute your audio output. A really nice tool. Top.
🇩🇪 Germany · PC

Your data never leaves your device.

MouseKey operates entirely offline and does not require an account. We believe privacy shouldn't be a premium feature.

No Data Collection

MouseKey does not collect, transmit, sell, or share personal data. No telemetry, no analytics, no advertising identifiers.

No Network Access

MouseKey does not require network access to function. Zero background network communication at any time.

Local-Only Input Handling

Keyboard input is recorded only when you explicitly use "Create Hot Key." MouseKey does not continuously log or monitor what you type.

Local Configuration Storage

Settings are stored locally under your Windows user profile. Profile selections, enabled states, and custom hotkey definitions never leave the device.

MouseKey is not:

A keylogger, a cloud service, a remote access tool, a security or monitoring product, or a mouse button remapping utility. It is a transparent, user-controlled productivity enhancement tool.

Getting started with MouseKey

Basic Operation

Launch MouseKey, select a Profile, and assign an action from the dropdown for each click pattern (2, 3, 4, or 5 quick middle button clicks). Use the Enabled checkbox to turn each click pattern on or off. MouseKey waits briefly after your clicks to confirm the final count before executing the selected action.

Creating a Custom Hotkey or Macro

Select "Create Hot Key…" from any dropdown to record keyboard shortcuts (like Ctrl+C or Alt+Tab) or text strings to be replayed later. Once saved, the custom action becomes available within the current profile.

Turning MouseKey ON or OFF

MouseKey has a master enable/disable state which can be activated from the main window or by holding the middle mouse button for 3 seconds. When disabled, middle mouse click behavior returns to normal. Re-enable at any time from the system tray icon menu.

System Tray & Background

MouseKey continues running when the main window is closed. The tray icon may be under the Windows "hidden icons" arrow. Right-click the icon to open the app, enable or disable MouseKey, or exit completely. Settings are automatically saved and restored on next launch.

Security Best Practice

When creating custom hotkeys or macros, do not record passwords, PINs, authentication codes, recovery keys, or other sensitive information. Recorded macros replay input exactly as captured. MouseKey does not analyze, transmit, or share recorded input.

Common questions

MouseKey works with any mouse that has a clickable middle button (scroll wheel click). It doesn't require any specific brand or model — just a standard middle mouse button.
When MouseKey is enabled, middle mouse button clicks are intercepted to count click patterns. When MouseKey is disabled (via the app or by holding the middle button for 3 seconds), middle mouse clicks return to normal function.
MouseKey supports Windows 10 (version 1903 and later) and Windows 11. It is a native desktop application built with WPF and .NET 8.
No. MouseKey operates entirely offline with zero network communication. No telemetry, no analytics, no account required. Your configuration is stored locally on your device only.
MouseKey uses documented Windows APIs to detect mouse input and simulate keyboard input. On managed corporate or school devices, security software may restrict these capabilities. Check your organization's policies regarding automation tools before installing.

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