Candela
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Lunar
Control external monitor brightness, volume, and input settings.
MIT · Downloads from github.com
- License
- MIT
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- alin23
- Verified
- 2026
About Lunar
Lunar brings external-display controls into macOS, including hardware brightness on compatible DDC/CI monitors. It also offers adaptive behavior and shortcuts for multi-monitor setups.
The published source uses the MIT license, while the official app offers paid features. Check the feature comparison and monitor compatibility before choosing a download or purchase.
Information
- Source code
- alin23/Lunar
- License
- MIT
- Website
- lunar.fyi
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Utilities
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/alin23/Lunar
- github.com/alin23/Lunar/blob/master/LICENSE
- github.com/alin23/Lunar/blob/master/README.md
- github.com/alin23/Lunar/releases
- icon.png: Lunar contributors. MIT; upstream app artwork, trademark rights retained..
License and artwork notices
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