Dave Hulbert 12/1/2025

Asdfghjkl: a keyboard-first mouse controller for macOS

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This article details the creation of Asdfghjkl, a Swift-based macOS utility that replaces trackpad use with keyboard-controlled mouse navigation. It explains the technical architecture, including a grid overlay system, CGEventTap for global key handling, a custom launch gesture, and the separation of logic and UI. The author also discusses current limitations like code signing and permissions.

Asdfghjkl: a keyboard-first mouse controller for macOS

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