Bitfocus Companion
brew install --cask companion
v4.3.4,9244,c14e5e3334
Control broadcast and production equipment via virtual buttons, MIDI, OSC, and StreamDeck integration.
Why you might care
Companion is free, open-source software that emulates and extends StreamDeck functionality, letting you control virtually any AV/broadcast gear through a unified interface. It's ideal for live streaming, video production, and complex multi-device setups where a single hardware controller can't reach everything.
192
30-day installs · #927
597
90-day · #908
1.3k
365-day · #1242
Links
- https://bitfocus.io/companion
- Brew formula source: Casks/c/companion.rb
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