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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2026-06-29

5,555RustAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5ActiveLicenseSetup · moderate

TL;DR

A free, privacy-respecting desktop app for customizing Logitech mice, remap buttons, adjust DPI, set per-app profiles, without installing Logitech's official Options+ software.

Mindmap

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  root((openlogi))
    Inputs
      HID++ protocol
      Button mappings
      TOML config file
    Outputs
      Remapped buttons
      DPI settings
      Per-app profiles
    Use Cases
      Configure mouse on Linux
      Avoid Options+ telemetry
      Version-control mouse config
    Tech Stack
      Rust
      HID++
      TOML
    Audience
      Logitech mouse users
      Privacy-conscious users
      Power users

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Remap Logitech mouse side buttons to one of 41 built-in actions or a custom keyboard shortcut.

REASON 2

Configure a Logitech mouse on Linux, where Logitech's official Options+ software isn't available.

REASON 3

Set up per-app mouse profiles so different DPI and button behavior apply in different programs.

REASON 4

Save mouse configuration in a plain-text TOML file to copy across machines or track changes over time.

What's in the stack?

RustHID++TOML

How it stacks up

aprilnea/openlogiserde-rs/jsontummychow/git-absorb
Stars5,5555,5605,544
LanguageRustRustRust
Last pushed2026-06-29
MaintenanceActive
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Still under active development and not yet stable, can't run alongside Logitech Options+ at the same time.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice, dual-licensed under MIT and Apache 2.0.

Wtf does this do

OpenLogi is a desktop app that lets you customize your Logitech mouse, remap buttons, adjust DPI, control the scroll wheel's SmartShift mode, and set up per-app profiles, all without installing Logitech's official Options+ software. The key appeal: no account required, no telemetry, and nothing leaves your machine. When you change a setting, the app writes it directly to the mouse over a protocol called HID++, which is how Logitech devices communicate. Button remapping is handled through your operating system's input layer, so when you press a side button, the app intercepts that press and translates it into whatever action you chose, one of 41 built-in actions or a custom keyboard shortcut. All your configuration lives in a single plain-text file (TOML format), which means you can read it, copy it to another machine, or track changes over time. The app comes in two forms: a visual desktop interface with a clickable mouse diagram, and a command-line tool for scripting and diagnostics. The primary audience is anyone who uses a Logitech mouse but doesn't want to deal with Options+. Linux users are a standout case here, Logitech doesn't make Options+ for Linux at all, so this fills a real gap. It's also aimed at people who care about privacy (no account, no telemetry), or who want to version-control their mouse config across machines. Power users who want to script device setup or run diagnostics from the terminal get a CLI for that too. Notable tradeoffs: the project is still under active development and not yet stable. Windows support exists but is an early, largely untested preview. macOS and Linux are the supported platforms. You also can't run it alongside Options+ simultaneously, both apps need exclusive access to the mouse's communication channel. The project is built in Rust, which keeps it lightweight compared to Electron-based apps, and it's dual-licensed under MIT and Apache 2.0.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Help me write a TOML config for openlogi that remaps my Logitech mouse's side buttons to copy and paste shortcuts.
Prompt 2
Using openlogi's CLI, show me how to script a diagnostics check on my Logitech mouse from the terminal.
Prompt 3
Explain how openlogi's per-app profiles work so I can set different DPI values for a game versus a design app.
Prompt 4
Walk me through installing openlogi on Linux as an alternative to Logitech Options+, which isn't available there.
Prompt 5
Show me how to version-control my openlogi TOML config file so I can sync my mouse settings across two machines.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is openlogi?

A free, privacy-respecting desktop app for customizing Logitech mice, remap buttons, adjust DPI, set per-app profiles, without installing Logitech's official Options+ software.

What language is openlogi written in?

Mainly Rust. The stack also includes Rust, HID++, TOML.

Is openlogi actively maintained?

Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-06-29).

What license does openlogi use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice, dual-licensed under MIT and Apache 2.0.

How hard is openlogi to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is openlogi for?

Mainly general.

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