winddcutil vs monitorcontrol

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winddcutil		monitorcontrol
	Project
6	Mentions	1
142	Stars	147
-	Growth	-
3.5	Activity	8.3
8 months ago	Latest Commit	8 days ago
Python	Language	Python
MIT License	License	MIT License

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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

monitorcontrol

Posts with mentions or reviews of monitorcontrol. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-10-11.

Question for M32U, PG32UQ, or 27GP950 owners
2 projects | /r/Monitors | 11 Oct 2021

monitorcontrol - I didn't test this one, but it's a Python app that supports both Windows and Linux - https://github.com/newAM/monitorcontrol

What are some alternatives?

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

ddcutil - Control monitor settings using DDC/CI and USB

python-mss - An ultra fast cross-platform multiple screenshots module in pure Python using ctypes.

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

vdu_controls - VDU controls - a control panel for monitor brightness/contrast/...

disorient - Control a Windows PC using MQTT or WebSocket

simplemonitor - A Python-based network and host monitor

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

input-leap - Open-source KVM software

calculator - Windows Calculator: A simple yet powerful calculator that ships with Windows

display-switch - Turn a $30 USB switch into a full-featured multi-monitor KVM switch

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.

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