Remap Mouse/Keyboard Buttons on Linux (Works for X11 and Wayland)
Remapping mouse buttons and keyboard keys could be a difficult thing to do in Linux due to the X Window System (X11) and Wayland confusion. However, there is a GUI tool written in Python called Input Remapper can help you remap devices with ease. It supports both protocols, and remembers the configuration after reboot.
input-remapperwas formally named askey-mapper.
Installation
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Debian/Ubuntu
Download
.debfile from release page then:sudo apt install /path/to/deb/file Bash -
Arch Linux/Manjaro
yay -S input-remapper-git BashDon't know how to install packages on Arch based Linux? A full guide on Two Ways to Install Packages from AUR on Arch Linux/Manjaro.
Using pip
For other Linux distros or if you preferred managing input-remapper with pip:
sudo pip install --no-binary :all: git+https://github.com/sezanzeb/input-remapper.git
BashEnable the service manually:
sudo systemctl enable input-remapper
BashUsage
Remap the buttons/keys of your selected device:
MIDDLE button mapped to LEFT with autoload turned onDon't forget to click apply after configuration.