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Mouse Jiggler

A utility to continuously jiggle the mouse pointer to prevent screen saver activation

Version 3.0.0 · by Alistair J. R. Young, Dimitris Panokostas

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Official site: github.com

About Mouse Jiggler

Mouse Jiggler is a simple utility whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to Windows, and jiggle the mouse pointer back and forth.

Useful for avoiding screensavers or other things triggered by idle detection that you can't turn off any other way; or as a quick way to stop a screensaver activating during an installation or when monitoring a long operation without having to modify screensaver settings.

Features:

- Four jiggle modes: Normal (diagonal movement), Zen (virtual movement), Circle, and Linear

- Configurable jiggle interval (in seconds)

- Adjustable distance multiplier (up to 120x)

- Optional random timer variation

- Auto-pause when mouse is moved

- Minimizable to notification area

- Command-line interface for scripting and automation.

How to install Mouse Jiggler

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install mouse-jiggler
  4. Open Mouse Jiggler once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mouse Jiggler free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Mouse Jiggler is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Mouse Jiggler?

The version listed here is 3.0.0, published /Date(1772. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Mouse Jiggler from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install mouse-jiggler. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Mouse Jiggler safe?

Mouse Jiggler downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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