monitorcontrol ☆

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Description:
Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.3.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: System utilities

Tags: monitor brightness ddc-ci macos external-display productivity

Install: brew install --cask monitorcontrol

About:
MonitorControl is a native macOS application that allows users to control external monitor settings directly from their keyboard. It intercepts standard brightness and volume keys to adjust displays connected via HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C, providing a seamless experience identical to built-in Apple displays.

Key Features:

Control brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard keys
Supports DDC/CI protocol for direct hardware control
Native macOS menu bar integration with customizable shortcuts
Works with monitors connected via HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C

Use Cases:

Adjusting external monitor brightness without using physical buttons
Controlling monitor volume through MacBook keyboard keys
Managing multiple external displays from a unified interface

Alternatives:

Lunar – More feature-rich with auto-dimming and scheduling, but MonitorControl is free and open-source
Brightness Slider – Similar functionality but MonitorControl offers better keyboard integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm	4.3.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	8c033050