PointerFixer-ProMaxUltra is a lightweight macOS CLI tool that resets your mouse pointer when it gets stuck or doesn't update correctly. It can fix cases where the cursor stays as a default arrow even when it should show as a resize, drag, or text cursor.
This tool is built with native macOS frameworks and has no dependencies.
macOS sometimes fails to update the cursor properly — for example, leaving it stuck in the wrong style when resizing windows or switching apps. PointerFixer-ProMaxUltra solves this by forcing a refresh: it temporarily changes the cursor, waits a short moment, and switches it back to default, triggering a redraw.
Go to the Releases section and download the latest pfix binary.
You don’t need to install anything. This is a precompiled macOS binary — just run it.
Open Terminal and navigate to the folder where you downloaded pfix, then run:
./pfixYou should see output like this:
PointerFixer-ProMaxUltra running...
Mouse pointer has been reset.If you get a permission error, make it executable first:
chmod +x pfixTo run pfix from anywhere in Terminal:
chmod +x pfix
sudo mv pfix /usr/local/binTested on macOS Sonoma 14.5 with an external mouse and USB-C dongle.
If this tool helps you, great! If you experience any issues, please open an issue on the GitHub repo so I can look into it.