SimpleKVM vs winddcutil

SimpleKVM

Use multiple computers using the one monitor, mouse and keyboard (by fiddyschmitt)

winddcutil

Windows implementation of the ddcutil Linux program for querying and changing monitor settings, such as brightness and color levels. (by scottaxcell)

ddcutil Monitor Windows Ddc ddc-ci Mccs

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SimpleKVM		winddcutil
	Project
2	Mentions	6
780	Stars	145
-	Growth	-
6.0	Activity	3.5
3 months ago	Latest Commit	8 months ago
C#	Language	Python
-	License	MIT License

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SimpleKVM

Posts with mentions or reviews of SimpleKVM. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-02-10.

Show HN: Multi-monitor KVM using just a USB switch
9 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 10 Feb 2024
Display-switch: Turn a $30 USB switch into a full-featured multi-monitor KVM
12 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Dec 2021

winddcutil

Posts with mentions or reviews of winddcutil. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-06.

Any software to switch input from windows (DCC CI)
2 projects | /r/Monitors | 6 Jun 2023
Is there a good software to change monitor settings and create profiles?
1 project | /r/ultrawidemasterrace | 16 Dec 2022

You may have to, however, figure out the control scheme yourself, with something like winddcutil and then use it inside of a batch script or some simple app. I was able to figure out most of the settings iirc on my MateView monitor, from brightness to gaming profiles.
Question about OSD Sidekick with Dual Monitors
2 projects | /r/gigabyte | 17 Sep 2022

It may be possible to control multiple monitors if you're decent with Python https://github.com/P403n1x87/m27q/pull/1. It might also be possible with DDCUTIL (for Windows - https://github.com/scottaxcell/winddcutil) if you're willing to go that route.
Display-switch: Turn a $30 USB switch into a full-featured multi-monitor KVM
12 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Dec 2021

Thanks. I also discovered winddcutil, for those of us on Windows with Dell monitors too old to be supported by Dell Display Manager.
https://github.com/scottaxcell/winddcutil
Question for M32U, PG32UQ, or 27GP950 owners
2 projects | /r/Monitors | 11 Oct 2021

winddcutil - a Windows version of the Linux ddcutil tool. It worked for me. It's a simple command-line tool - https://github.com/scottaxcell/winddcutil
Request for GPU Manufacturers To Allow Display Hotplug Detection Disable And/Or Force Video Output Functionality On Consumer Cards
1 project | /r/intel | 5 Feb 2021

What are some alternatives?

When comparing SimpleKVM and winddcutil you can also consider the following projects:

input-leap - Open-source KVM software

ddcutil - Control monitor settings using DDC/CI and USB

Lunar - Intelligent adaptive brightness for your external monitors

ddcctl - DDC monitor controls (brightness) for Mac OSX command line

MonitorControl - 🖥 Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs.

disorient - Control a Windows PC using MQTT or WebSocket

kvm-switch - Control hardware KVM/Matrix devices when your mouse moves to the edge of the screen

evdipp - Simple C++ wrapper for DisplayLink evdi. Add and manage virtual displays in Linux! Get dummy monitors without attaching physical dongles!

obs-studio - OBS Studio - Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording

monitorcontrol - Python monitor controls using DDC-CI.