Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
DDC-CI Control Bridge
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS
- 4DDC/CI controlYes
- 5Input switchingYes
- 6CLI or API accessYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
DDC-CI Control Bridge is ranked #8 of 25 in monitor control software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.
Compared on monitor control software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOSgithub.com
- DDC/CI control
- Yesgithub.com
- Input switching
- Yesgithub.com
- CLI or API access
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- The project controls monitor brightness, contrast, power, and input through DDC/CI.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- MCP server
- It includes a Model Context Protocol server with resources and tools for AI or agent integration.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- MQTT client
- Its MQTT client connects to MQTT brokers for IoT and automation integrations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The README lists Home Assistant auto-discovery, openHAB, Node-RED, Domoticz, and generic MQTT platforms.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Monitor controls
- The MCP tools include reading and writing VCP codes, getting and setting brightness, and rescanning monitors and capabilities.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- It is available as an npm package or as standalone executables for Windows, Linux, and macOS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The README describes local stdio setup and remote HTTP/SSE access from other machines on a network.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The server requires a DDC_API_KEY environment variable for authentication.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- A monitor must support DDC/CI and have it enabled in its on-screen settings; Linux may require i2c group access.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The README notes that some monitor VCP codes may be read-only and that supported codes vary by monitor.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes use by AI agents through MCP and automation platforms through MQTT.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Home Assistant
- Supports Home Assistant auto-discovery through the MQTT Discovery Protocol.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Other integrations
- The README lists openHAB, Node-RED, and Domoticz as supported MQTT integrations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- MCP transports
- Supports local stdio setup and remote HTTP/SSE setup.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Monitor requirement
- The monitor must support DDC/CI, and DDC/CI must be enabled in its on-screen display settings.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Linux requirement
- On Linux, access may require adding the user to the i2c group and enabling i2c-dev.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Control tools
- MCP tools include reading and writing VCP codes, getting and setting brightness from 0 to 100, and rescanning monitors.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README invites contributions through GitHub issues or pull requests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/Defozo/ddc-ci-control-bridge· checked 4 Oct 2026