Free and Open Source alternative to Vivid macOS application to extend Apple XDR display brightness from 500 up to 1600 nits.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac


DisplayBuddy is described as 'Lets you control external displays connected to your Mac right from your menu bar! No need to touch your clunky monitor buttons!' and is a Screen Dimmer in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DisplayBuddy for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, openSUSE and Python apps. The best DisplayBuddy alternative is Twinkle Tray, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DisplayBuddy are MonitorControl, Monitorian, ddcutil and Brightintosh.
Free and Open Source alternative to Vivid macOS application to extend Apple XDR display brightness from 500 up to 1600 nits.


Python monitor control using the VESA Monitor Control Command Set (MCCS) over the Display Data Channel Command Interface Standard (DDC-CI).
The program is designed to adjust the brightness of monitors, laptop displays and other equipment. Runs on Windows 7+ and does not require installation. Works with all external monitors that have DDC/CI support, as well as with built-in displays of laptops, all-in-ones and...

