Displaybuddy Mcp
Control Mac external monitor brightness and related DisplayBuddy actions from your coding agent during long build and debug sessions.
Overview
DisplayBuddy MCP is an Operate-phase MCP server that lets agents control Mac monitor brightness and related settings through DisplayBuddy.
What is this MCP server?
- MCP server bridging agents to DisplayBuddy for Mac monitor control
- Adjust brightness and additional DisplayBuddy-exposed display settings via tools
- npm package @biocross/displaybuddy-mcp with stdio MCP transport
- Requires DisplayBuddy on macOS as the underlying control plane
- Registry server version 1.0.0 with npm identifier @biocross/displaybuddy-mcp (package version 3.3.0 in schema)
- stdio MCP transport documented in server.schema.json
- macOS-only scope tied to DisplayBuddy monitor control
Community signal: 2 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Mac developers waste context switching to hardware brightness keys or monitor menus while pair-programming with agents.
Who is it for?
Solo builders on macOS with DisplayBuddy who want agent-driven brightness and display adjustments during deep work.
Skip if: Windows or Linux developers, headless servers, or teams needing production monitoring rather than local display ergonomics.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can invoke DisplayBuddy MCP tools to tune external displays without leaving the coding conversation.
- Agent-invokable Mac display control via DisplayBuddy
- Brightness and related monitor adjustments without manual OSD navigation
- Local stdio MCP integration for daily coding ergonomics
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Journey fit
Display tuning is day-to-day operator ergonomics while you ship and iterate, not a validate or launch distribution task. iterate covers small environment tweaks—like display comfort—that keep solo builders productive during operate-phase maintenance work.
How it compares
Mac display ergonomics MCP, not cloud monitoring, calendar, or BI analytics integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is DisplayBuddy MCP for?
It is for Mac-based developers who already use DisplayBuddy and want MCP clients to change monitor brightness and similar settings.
When should I use DisplayBuddy MCP?
Use it during long operate-phase coding sessions when display comfort affects focus and you prefer agent-triggered adjustments.
How do I add DisplayBuddy MCP to my agent?
Install @biocross/displaybuddy-mcp, ensure DisplayBuddy is running on macOS, and register the stdio MCP server in Claude Code, Cursor, or your compatible client.