lunar ☆
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Description:
Adaptive brightness for external displays
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.11.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @lunar_fyi  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: brightness monitor-control productivity accessibility ddc-ci
Install: brew install --cask lunar
About:
Lunar is a macOS utility that intelligently controls the brightness and volume of external monitors connected via USB-C, DisplayPort, or HDMI. It uses ambient light sensors or keyboard input to automatically adjust display settings, providing a seamless experience similar to Apple's native display features. The tool helps reduce eye strain and improves workflow by syncing external displays with your Mac's built-in screen.
Key Features:
  • Adaptive brightness based on ambient light and keyboard activity
  • Hardware-level brightness control for unsupported monitors
  • Sub-zero brightness for comfortable dark mode usage
  • DDC/CI protocol support for precise monitor adjustments
  • Custom shortcuts and automation workflows
Use Cases:
  • Working in varying lighting conditions with external monitors
  • Matching brightness between MacBook display and external monitors
  • Reducing eye strain during late-night coding sessions
  • Controlling monitors that lack native macOS brightness support
Alternatives:
  • MonitorControl – Open-source alternative with similar DDC/CI functionality but fewer adaptive features
  • Brightness Sync – Basic sync tool without Lunar's advanced automation and sub-zero brightness
Version History
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Jul 14, 2026 4:39pm 6.11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a57f05f
May 25, 2026 4:52pm 6.10.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d81b64f
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Jul 30, 2024 9:39am 6.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f520f287
Apr 1, 2024 12:43pm 6.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP e9a0414a
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Jan 26, 2023 12:17pm 5.9.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 67a82b58
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Jan 5, 2023 8:50pm 5.9.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2d346cda
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Sep 4, 2022 12:34am 5.7.9 0 VERSION_BUMP d26a6a4b
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