Remote Buddy
remote-buddy · v2.7.3
Control apps and web videos from your phone
brew install --cask remote-buddy Trust Score 2/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026Remote Buddy lets you control Mac applications and web videos from your phone, offering media controls, app switching, and compatibility with major browsers and video platforms. Ideal for remote workers or content creators needing hands-free device management.
Controls Mac applications and web videos using a smartphone.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with recent commits but lacks widespread community adoption.
Community: Hacker News discussions from 2015-2022 highlight positive mentions for features like screen-sharing and Mac control via Apple TV. No Reddit mentions found.
Pros
- + Versatile media and app control from a smartphone
- + Compatibility with major browsers and video platforms
- + Reduces need for physical proximity to Mac
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited GitHub activity and community support
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