companion-satellite ☆
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Description:
Satellite connection client for Bitfocus Companion
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.8.0,604,97e9a87@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bitfocusio  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: companion satellite control streamdeck broadcast
Install: brew install --cask companion-satellite
About:
Companion Satellite is a lightweight client application that connects hardware control surfaces and devices to a central Bitfocus Companion instance. It enables distributed control setups by extending Companion's reach to remote locations or separate machines, managing local device connections and processing.
Key Features:
  • Extends Companion to remote hardware and networks
  • Manages local device connections (Elgato Stream Deck, X-Keys, etc.)
  • Lightweight client with a minimal footprint
  • Secure communication with the main Companion instance
Use Cases:
  • Distributing control surfaces across different rooms or networks
  • Connecting local hardware to a central Companion server running elsewhere
  • Managing USB devices for a Companion instance running in a VM or container
Alternatives:
  • Bitfocus Companion (Main App) – The full server application; Satellite is used to connect hardware to it remotely.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 3, 2026 9:52pm 2.8.0,604,97e9a87 0 VERSION_BUMP 438d8c5a
Feb 4, 2026 5:10am 2.7.0,586,6c3ccfa 0 VERSION_BUMP 9f91c785
Aug 31, 2025 3:41pm 2.3.0,521,989431a 0 VERSION_BUMP 0290d279
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