MonitorControl

Name: MonitorControl
Author: MonitorControl 开源团队

v4.4.0·System

About MonitorControl

MonitorControl is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that controls the brightness, volume and contrast of external displays and shows the native macOS OSD. You can use menu bar sliders or the keyboard, including the native Apple brightness and media keys.

It supports several protocols: DDC for external displays, Apple's native protocol for Apple and built-in screens, and gamma or shade-based software dimming. Hardware and software dimming combine seamlessly to go below a display's minimum brightness, down to full black. It can sync brightness changes from built-in or Apple displays to non-Apple monitors, control all displays with one slider, and offers custom shortcuts and many advanced settings.

Key features

Control external displays with native Apple keys
Menu bar sliders with native OSD
DDC, Apple native and software dimming support
Combined hardware and software dimming down to black
Sync brightness from built-in or Apple displays
Adjust all displays at once
Custom keyboard shortcuts and advanced settings

Download via Quark Drive

Quark Drive link coming soon

We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.

How to install

“App is damaged and can’t be opened”

Move the app into Applications, open Terminal, run this line, then open the app again:

xattr -cr "/Applications/MonitorControl.app"

“Developer cannot be verified”

In Finder → Applications, Control-click the app, choose Open, then Open again. On macOS 15 or later: System Settings → Privacy & Security, then “Open Anyway” at the bottom.

Apple silicon or Intel?

Apple menu → About This Mac. If the chip says Apple M, pick the Apple silicon build; Universal works on both.

Check the file

Run this in Terminal and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:

shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/file-name

Alternatives

Changelog

v4.4.0Current2026-09-15

Release notes

This is a maintenance update addressing compatibility issues with macOS 27 Golden Gate and macOS 26 Tahoe, helping keep our beloved MonitorControl going in its original glory. It is for those who have grown attached to MonitorControl just the way it is, and still prefer its simple, familiar way of doing things over some of the fancier alternatives out there. ## What's Changed - Restored the traditional OSD for macOS 26 and macOS 27. - Fixed app Settings appearing on every interaction with the macOS 27 Siri app. - Fixed custom keyboard shortcut recording issues on macOS 27. - Various minor bug fixes. If you need more features please consider switching to **[BetterDisplay](https://betterdisplay.pro)**.

Official changelog

FAQ

How do I download MonitorControl?

The Quark Drive share for MonitorControl is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.

Is MonitorControl free?

MonitorControl license: MIT. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.

Which systems does MonitorControl support?

This page offers MonitorControl for macOS, version 4.4.0.

Is MonitorControl from appwl safe?

appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.