Mouse Jiggler is a very simple piece of software whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to Windows, and jiggle the mouse pointer back and forth.
Publisher’s description
What is MouseJiggler?
MouseJiggler is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from ArkaneSystems. It ranks 20th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.0, released on October 24, 2026. 2 versions are listed since February 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 24,697 times. The source code on GitHub (arkane-systems/mousejiggler) has 1,453 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Project description on GitHub: “Mouse Jiggler is a very simple piece of software whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to Windows, and jiggle the mouse pointer back and forth.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: MouseJiggler is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is MouseJiggler safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4CB8A8134FB3E94AFCC535CBAE1BD0619D274789D8AB032F6A64CE85E63E807F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.0.0 | February 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ArkaneSystems.MouseJiggler -echoco install mouse-jiggler -yscoop install extras/mousejigglerRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ArkaneSystems
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL) / Modified
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/arkane-systems/mousejiggler
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 24,697
- GitHub stars
- 1,453
- GitHub forks
- 219
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ArkaneSystems.MouseJiggler
- Chocolatey package
- mouse-jiggler
- Scoop package
- extras/mousejiggler
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MouseJiggler free?
Yes. MouseJiggler is open-source software under the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL) / Modified licence.
Is MouseJiggler safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MouseJiggler with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does MouseJiggler run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of MouseJiggler?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 28, 2026.
Can I use MouseJiggler without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to MouseJiggler?
Barrier, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller, g-helper and Deskflow. The alternatives page compares them.
