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