screenresolution
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Description:
Get, set, and list display resolution
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos display resolution cli system-utility
Install: brew install screenresolution
About:
Screenresolution is a command-line utility designed to interact with display settings on macOS systems. It allows users to query current display modes, set specific resolutions, and list all available resolutions supported by the hardware. This tool provides a scriptable interface for managing display configurations without using the graphical System Preferences.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for display management
  • List available resolutions for connected displays
  • Set specific resolution and refresh rate combinations
  • Query current display settings
Use Cases:
  • Automating display setup in CI/CD environments or build farms
  • Quickly switching between different resolution profiles for development or gaming
  • Scripting display configurations for headless Mac mini servers
Alternatives:
  • displayplacer – More modern tool with multi-monitor support and profile management
  • System Preferences GUI – Native graphical interface, but not scriptable
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