libratbag as a Linux alternative to Logitech G Hub
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Our verdict
libratbag can replace Logitech G Hub for most Linux users who need to configure DPI, polling rate, button mapping, macros, and per‑profile settings on gaming mice. It works well on Arch, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu, and its open‑source nature lets you audit the code. However, it lacks the polished GUI, RGB lighting control, and firmware‑update tools that G Hub provides, so users who rely on those features will find it incomplete.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 0.18
- Rating
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What works the same
- Configurable DPI and polling rate
- Button remapping and macro support
- Per‑profile device settings
- Support for multiple devices at once
- CLI and GUI tools
What is different
- No native RGB lighting control
- No firmware update capability
- GUI is less polished than G Hub
- No macOS support
- No built‑in firmware flashing
- No Windows‑specific features
Opening your Logitech G Hub files
libratbag does not import Logitech G Hub configuration files directly. Users must manually re‑enter settings or export from G Hub to a generic format (if available) and then re‑apply them in libratbag. The process is manual and not automated.
Switching from Logitech G Hub to libratbag, step by step
- 1. Install libratbag from your distro’s package manager.
- 2. Connect your Logitech mouse and run
libratbag listto confirm detection. - 3. Create a new profile with
libratbag new-profile myprofileand set DPI, polling rate, and button actions vialibratbag setcommands or the GUI. - 4. Test the profile, then save it with
libratbag save myprofileand set it as default withlibratbag set-default myprofile. - 5. If you use macros, record them with
libratbag macro recordand bind them to buttons. - 6. Repeat for any additional devices you have connected.
Key features of libratbag
- Configurable DPI and polling rate
- Button remapping and macro support
- Per‑profile device settings
- Support for multiple devices simultaneously
- CLI and GUI tools
- Open‑source community maintained
- Cross‑distribution packaging
How to install libratbag on Linux
sudo apt install libratbagsudo apt install libratbagsudo dnf install libratbagsudo pacman -S libratbagsudo zypper install libratbagFrequently asked questions
Does libratbag support RGB lighting on Logitech mice?
No, libratbag does not control RGB lighting. Use a separate tool like libratbag-rgb if your mouse supports it, but native support is limited.
Can I update my mouse firmware with libratbag?
No, firmware updates are not handled by libratbag. You must use the official Logitech software or a dedicated flashing tool.
Is libratbag compatible with all Logitech gaming mice?
It supports most recent models that expose HID reports for DPI and button mapping. Older or very new models may lack full support; check the libratbag documentation for device compatibility.
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