ddcctl ☆

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Description:
DDC monitor controls (brightness) for Mac OSX command-line

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: monitor ddc-ci brightness macos cli hardware

Install: brew install ddcctl

About:
ddcctl is a command-line utility for macOS that interacts with monitors via the DDC/CI protocol to adjust hardware settings. It allows users to directly control display parameters like brightness, contrast, and input source without using the monitor's physical buttons. This tool is particularly useful for users with external monitors that lack native macOS brightness control support.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for direct monitor control
Adjust brightness, contrast, and volume via DDC/CI
Supports multiple monitors with target selection
No GUI overhead - lightweight and scriptable

Use Cases:

Controlling brightness on external monitors from macOS terminal
Automating monitor settings adjustments via shell scripts
Managing multiple displays in a workstation setup

Alternatives:

MonitorControl – Provides GUI-based brightness control with menu bar integration
brightnessctl – Linux-focused tool, not compatible with macOS DDC/CI

License: GPL-3.0-only

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 5:25am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c24eebc3