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TouchBarServer
touchbarserver · v1.6 • deprecated
5
6.0
brew install --cask touchbarserver 5
30-day installs
9
90-day installs
37
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026TouchBarServer is a unique app that enables users to utilize their macOS Touch Bar functionality on an iPad via USB or on-screen using the Fn key. It's ideal for those who want to extend their Touch Bar experience to other devices or use it without a physical Touch Bar.
Enables Touch Bar functionality on an iPad via USB or on-screen using the Fn key.
Maturity: The project has a strong following with 1650 stars but hasn't been updated since 2021, indicating possible stagnation.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Free and open-source (MIT licensed)
- + Supports both iPad via USB and on-screen Touch Bar functionality
- + Actively starred on GitHub with 1650 stars
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low installs in the last 30 days (only 2)
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