Finally! Control external monitor brightness & volume on Mac with F1/F2 keys just like Apple displays. 32k+ stars, works with M1/M2, shows native macOS OSDs.

Every Mac user with external monitors knows this frustration: your expensive Dell or LG display doesn’t respond to brightness keys, forcing you to dig through clunky monitor menus while your MacBook’s built-in screen adjusts perfectly. MonitorControl fixes this fundamental macOS limitation by making external displays behave exactly like native Apple displays.

The app supports multiple protocols (DDC, Gamma, Shade) to work with virtually any monitor, shows the familiar macOS brightness/volume OSDs, and even syncs changes across all your displays. Advanced features include smooth transitions, custom keyboard shortcuts, ambient light sensor sync, and the ability to dim beyond hardware minimums using software control. With 32k+ GitHub stars and active development, it’s become the de facto solution for multi-monitor Mac setups.

Whether you’re a developer with multiple screens or just want your setup to work intuitively, this is an instant quality-of-life upgrade. Install via Homebrew in seconds, and your F1/F2 keys will finally control all your monitors like they should have from day one.

⭐ Stars: 32422
💻 Language: Swift
🔗 Repository: MonitorControl/MonitorControl