Does the Logitech MX Master work on Linux?
Supported. 4 extra features available on Linux (Battery level, DPI, Hi-res scrolling, Button remapping) via libratbag + Piper, Linux kernel.
Which distros work?
| Distro | Kernel | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Linux | ✅ 7.2 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 44 | ✅ 7.2 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 43 | ✅ 7.2 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | ✅ 7.2 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | ✅ 7.0 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | ✅ 6.8 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | ✅ 5.15 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Debian 13 | ✅ 6.12 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
| Debian 12 | ✅ 6.1 | ✅ All 4 features with repo packages |
Linux features
| Feature | Provided by |
|---|---|
| Battery level | Linux kernel 5.6+ |
| DPI | libratbag + Piper |
| Hi-res scrolling | Linux kernel 5.6+ |
| Button remapping | libratbag + Piper |
What to install
| Tool | Install |
|---|---|
| libratbag + Piper | Arch: sudo pacman -S piperFedora: sudo dnf install piperDebian: sudo apt install piperUbuntu: sudo apt install piperFlatpak: flatpak install flathub org.freedesktop.Piper |
| Linux kernel | Built in, nothing to install. |
Is this my device?
Run lsusb and look for one of these IDs: 046d:4060, 046d:4071, 046d:b017, 046d:b01e.
Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.