MouseVolume is a lightweight Windows utility that lets you control system volume using your mouse's side buttons.
No heavy apps, no background junk, just fast, clean volume control.
Windows-only utility
Perfect for:
- 🎮 Gamers
- 🎧 Video & audio editors
- 🖥️ Multi‑monitor setups
- 🎬 Streamers
- Anyone who wants instant volume control without the keyboard
- Mouse Back Button → Volume Down
- Mouse Forward Button → Volume Up
(Technical names: XButton1 = Back, XButton2 = Forward) - Starts with Windows (installer option)
- Stand‑alone EXE
- Very lightweight & fast
| OS | Supported |
|---|---|
| Windows | ✅ |
| macOS & Linux | ❌ |
Download the latest installer from Releases:
👉 https://github.com/Yehuda-V/MouseVolume/releases/latest
Run:
MouseVolume_Setup.exe
The installer will:
- Copy files to: %localappdata%\Tools\MouseVolume\
- Add a Startup shortcut (runs automatically)
- Launch the app — tray icon will appear ✅
Download:
MouseVolume_Portable_v1.0.0.zip
Make sure to extract all files (EXE + icons) to the same folder before running.
Run MouseVolume.exe — done ✅
No installation required.
| Action | Button / Hotkey |
|---|---|
| Volume Up | Mouse Forward Side Button |
| Volume Down | Mouse Back Side Button |
MouseVolume/
├─ src/
│ ├─ MouseVolume.ahk
│ ├─ MouseVolume.ico
│ ├─ MouseVolume_off.ico
│ ├─ installer
│ │ ├─ MouseVolume.iss
└─ README.md
- AutoHotkey v2 (to edit and compile)
- Inno Setup (to build installer)
Source located in:
src/MouseVolume.ahk
Right‑click the .ahk → Compile
Or via terminal:
Ahk2Exe.exe /in MouseVolume.ahk /out MouseVolume.exe
Open:
src/MouseVolume.iss
Build via Inno Setup.
- Buttons are the same ones used for Back and Forward in browsers
- Works great with gaming mice that have two side buttons
MIT — free to modify & use.
If this tool helps you, consider giving the project a ⭐ on GitHub — it means a lot!