ddcutil
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Visitddcutil vs m1ddc
What both publish
| Fact | ddcutil | m1ddc |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The documentation describes color profile management as a primary use and also presents a C API for programs that need monitor control. | The README presents m1ddc as a command-line tool for Apple Silicon Mac users who want to control external displays or use display controls in scripts. |
| License | ddcutil and ddcui are released under the GNU General Public License, version 2. | The repository includes an MIT License. |
| Purpose | ddcutil is a Linux program for managing monitor settings such as brightness, color levels, and input source. | m1ddc controls external displays with DDC/CI on Apple Silicon Macs. |
ddcutil plans
- ddcuiFree
- ddcutilFree
m1ddc plans
- m1ddcFree
Pick ddcutil if…
It suits Linux users managing external monitor settings, particularly those working with color profiles. Developers can also use its C API to add monitor control to programs.
Pick m1ddc if…
m1ddc suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want DDC/CI controls for an external display, including people who want to use those controls in scripts.