bitfocus-buttons ☆

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Description:
Unified control and monitoring software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.4.13,4794,aef05447@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @bitfocusio | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: control-surface broadcast av-control automation osc midi

Install: brew install --cask bitfocus-buttons

About:
Bitfocus Buttons is a sophisticated control and monitoring application designed for professional AV and broadcast environments. It enables users to build custom control surfaces to manage hardware and software devices over various protocols. The software provides a unified interface for automating workflows, monitoring system status, and triggering complex sequences.

Key Features:

Customizable graphical user interface for control surfaces
Support for numerous protocols (OSC, MIDI, Art-Net, TCP/UDP)
Real-time feedback and monitoring of connected devices
Powerful automation and macro scripting capabilities

Use Cases:

Creating unified control panels for live audio/video production
Automating and monitoring broadcast or presentation workflows
Integrating disparate hardware and software systems into one interface

Alternatives:

QLab – QLab is specialized for show control and cue-based playback, whereas Buttons offers more general-purpose device control and monitoring.
TouchOSC – TouchOSC is primarily a mobile remote for MIDI/OSC, while Buttons provides a more comprehensive desktop environment for complex system integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 25, 2026 1:45am	1.4.13,4794,aef05447	0	VERSION_BUMP	9abcd626
Sep 10, 2025 2:16am	1.2.2,4157,e14e47c7	0	VERSION_BUMP	458c62d8