Piper

System & gaming tools

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Piper?

Piper is a desktop mouse configuration application that exposes settings supplied by the ratbagd device service. It includes DPI configuration, button mappings, and device profiles.

DPI configuration

Button mappings

Device profiles

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Linux users customizing supported gaming mice

Before you choose

The ratbagd service must be installed and running. Only devices supported by the underlying driver can be configured.

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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings DPI configuration and button mappings into the same workflow.

Ensure ratbagd recognizes the mouse, change a button or DPI setting, and test the result before saving a profile for the target application.

What to keep in mind

The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

Only devices supported by the underlying driver can be configured.

How to use it well

Piper fits Linux users customizing supported gaming mice. Ensure ratbagd recognizes the mouse, change a button or DPI setting, and test the result before saving a profile for the target application.

The ratbagd service must be installed and running. Only devices supported by the underlying driver can be configured. Check compatibility with the target hardware and operating system before relying on it for everyday use.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Piper free?

The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

Can I use Piper for DPI configuration?

Yes. Piper includes DPI configuration. Ensure ratbagd recognizes the mouse, change a button or DPI setting, and test the result before saving a profile for the target application.

What device service must run before Piper can configure a mouse?

The ratbagd service must be installed and running.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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