brightctrl

by shahriyardxv0.2.3

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Lightweight DDC/CI external monitor brightness controller (TUI + CLI).

Install with winget

$ winget install --id shahriyardx.brightctrl --exact --version 0.2.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

brightctrl adjusts the brightness of external monitors over DDC/CI from the

terminal — both an interactive TUI and a scriptable CLI. A single native

binary with no runtime dependencies. On Windows it uses the Monitor

Configuration API.

Installers · v0.2.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for brightctrl.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install brightctrl on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id shahriyardx.brightctrl --exact --version 0.2.3. winget downloads the installer from shahriyardx and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install brightctrl silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id shahriyardx.brightctrl --exact 0.2.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall brightctrl via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id shahriyardx.brightctrl --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from brightctrl's Apps & Features entry.

Is brightctrl free?

brightctrl is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/shahriyardx/brightctrl) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does brightctrl work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls brightctrl directly from the publisher.

How do I keep brightctrl up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id shahriyardx.brightctrl --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of brightctrl from microsoft/winget-pkgs.