MonitorControl

monitorcontrol · v4.3.3 • auto-updates

8.5

Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume

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brew install --cask monitorcontrol

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Trust Score 10/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Review

Mar 10, 2026

MonitorControl is a macOS app that allows users to control external monitor brightness and volume, providing a seamless experience as if using a native Apple display. It supports keyboard shortcuts and displays native macOS OSDs, making it a must-have for users with external monitors.

Controls brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard shortcuts or custom commands, displaying native macOS OSDs.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, a large user base, and regular updates.

Community: MonitorControl has received positive reception on Hacker News and Reddit, with strong community support and active issue resolution.

Pros

+ Integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing a native experience.
+ Supports multiple monitors and customizable shortcuts.
+ Actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
+ Free and open-source under MIT license.
+ Strong community support and responsive developers.

Cons

- Some compatibility issues with older macOS versions or specific hardware, though resolved.
- Limited to macOS, requiring different solutions for other platforms.