xinput
brew install xinput
v1.6.4
MIT
Command-line utility to configure and test X11 input devices (mice, keyboards, touchpads).
Why you might care
Essential for X11 users who need to inspect device properties, remap inputs, or troubleshoot pointer/keyboard behavior without a GUI. Lets you query device IDs, enable/disable devices, and adjust sensitivity or button mappings from scripts. A core part of X11 system administration on Linux.
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Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/app/xinput
- Brew formula source: Formula/x/xinput.rb
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