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Life & fun · July 19, 2023

LibreScroll – enable flywheel-scrolling on any generic mouse

Based on the framerate-independent momentum simulation[0] that I used in my TPMouse script[1] If you've ever used a mouse with Infinite-scrollwheel such as Logitech, this utility for Windows basically recreates that functionality for any generic mouse. Actually, it's even better than that: this allows for simultaneous horizontal and vertical scrolling, so essentially it combines two of the best features of the Logitech MX Master -- horizontal wheel, and unlocked momentum scrolling -- into one intuitive control scheme. To enable horizontal scrolling, set the X-sensitivity to a value you…

LibreScroll – enable flywheel-scrolling on any generic mouse launched on July 19, 2023 with 43 votes, #1,392 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

In plain words

LibreScroll is a Windows utility that adds momentum scrolling to any standard computer mouse. It simulates the flywheel-scrolling found on premium mice like the Logitech MX Master, enabling smooth, physics-based scrolling that continues after the user stops scrolling. The tool supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling simultaneously, with adjustable sensitivity for each direction. It is designed for Windows users who want enhanced scrolling functionality without purchasing specialized hardware.

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From the sources

Smooth inertial scrolling with any regular mouse. Contribute to EsportToys/LibreScroll development by creating an account on GitHub.

In the maker’s words, at launch

Based on the framerate-independent momentum simulation[0] that I used in my TPMouse script[1] If you've ever used a mouse with Infinite-scrollwheel such as Logitech, this utility for Windows basically recreates that functionality for any generic mouse. Actually, it's even better than that: this allows for…

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