> it works by simulating a trackpad swipe with a large amount of velocity

Damn, that's rather clever.

I'm a little afraid of the failure modes, frankly. Clever, but that seems like it would b likely to exercise some under-tested timing situations. I'm not familiar with that API, so take the hunch with a grain of salt.

It's also hilarious that it works this way

I'm surprised others didn't pick it up sooner https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36938663