Xbindkeys Wayland alternative

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I utilize a mouse (Logitech MX Master 3s connected via Logitech Bolt Receiver) with side buttons, which I find convenient for remapping workspace navigation to the left and right. Previously, I achieved this functionality by employing xbindkeys in conjunction with xdotool, utilizing the following configuration in the .xbindkeys file:

"xdotool set_desktop --relative -- 1"
b:8

"xdotool set_desktop --relative -- -1"
b:9

However, since transitioning to Wayland, I have encountered an issue where this configuration no longer functions. While xdotool continues to operate as expected, but xbindkeys fails to recognize input in Wayland.

I am seeking an alternative solution that would enable me to replicate this setup in Wayland.

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Have you tested the application solaar to achieve what you want?

It seams that it should be able to manage devices with the Bolt technology.

p.s.
I not answered because i not new till know that solaar also is sporting bolt. I do use Unifying so i was not sure.

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I have taken a look at that.
Solaar recognizes my mouse, but I cant define arbitrary commands to be executed and just remap to different predefined actions.

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Maybe try input-remapper?

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input-remapper kind of worked with a workaround. Thank you!
Instead of a command to send to GNOME to switch workspaces I just bind Meta + PageUp/Down.
This way it works!

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