Boost your productivity with intuitive mouse gestures! Execute Visual Studio commands instantly by drawing simple patterns with your mouse - no need to remember complex keyboard shortcuts or navigate through menus.
Features
Quick Command Execution
- Hold right mouse button and draw a pattern to trigger commands
- Real-time visual feedback - see your gesture trail and matched commands as you draw
- Instant action - commands execute immediately when you release the mouse button
Default Gestures
Get started immediately with pre-configured gestures:
- ← Left: Navigate Backward
- → Right: Navigate Forward
- ↑ Up: Uncomment Selection
- ↓ Down: Comment Selection
- ↓→ Down-Right: Close Document
Fully Customizable
- Create your own gestures - map any mouse pattern to any VS command
- Record mode - simply draw your desired pattern and assign a command
- Edit existing gestures - modify patterns or reassign commands
- Enable/disable gestures individually without deleting them
- Search and filter through hundreds of available Visual Studio commands
Visual Feedback
- Trail visualization - see where your mouse has been with a smooth colored line
- Direction indicators - arrow symbols show the recognized gesture pattern (↑ ↓ ← →)
- Command preview - matched command names appear in real-time as you draw
- Toast notifications - subtle confirmations when gestures are executed
Smart Recognition
- Cardinal directions only - simple up, down, left, right movements (no complex diagonals)
- Gesture matching - intelligently recognizes your patterns even if they're not perfect
- Conflict detection - warns you if a pattern is already assigned to another command
How to Use
Execute a Gesture
- Hold the right mouse button
- Draw a pattern (e.g., move left for "Navigate Backward")
- Release - the command executes immediately!
Customize Gestures
- Go to Tools → Mouse Gesture Settings...
- Select a gesture or create a new one
- Click Record button
- Draw your desired pattern with right mouse button
- Assign a Visual Studio command
- Click Save
Create New Gesture
- Open settings window
- Click Add Gesture
- Click Record and draw your pattern
- Search for and select a command
- Give it a name and Save
Use Cases
- Navigate code faster than keyboard shortcuts
- Build and debug with simple mouse movements
- Format and refactor code without lifting your hands from the mouse
- Manage windows and views with intuitive gestures
- Perfect for presentations - show code navigation in a visual way
Requirements
- Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0 or later)
- Windows operating system
- .NET Framework 4.8 or later
Customization Options
The settings window offers full control:
- Trail color - customize the visual feedback color
- Trail thickness - adjust line width to your preference
- Show/hide trail - disable visual feedback if desired
- Show/hide direction indicators - toggle arrow display
- Recording mode - special orange trail for gesture recording
Technical Details
- Low overhead - minimal impact on Visual Studio performance
- Global mouse hook - works across all VS windows and editors
- Configurable - settings stored in your AppData folder
- No conflicts - gestures only activate on right-button drag
- Regular right-click preserved - normal context menu still works with simple clicks
Support & Feedback
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Quasabe/MouseGestures
- Report Issues: Use GitHub Issues for bug reports
- Feature Requests: Submit via GitHub Issues
- Questions: Check existing issues or create a new one
Why Mouse Gestures?
Speed: Execute commands in a fraction of a second - faster than keyboard shortcuts for many tasks.
Intuitive: Natural mouse movements are easier to remember than complex key combinations.
Accessibility: Great for users who prefer mouse-driven workflows or have keyboard accessibility needs.
Productivity: Keep your flow state - no need to think about shortcuts or search through menus.
Fun: Drawing gestures is more engaging than pressing keyboard shortcuts!