Displaybuddy MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI agents control Mac monitors via DisplayBuddy — adjust brightness, contrast, volume, input source, apply presets, sync displays, and more.

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the Displaybuddy MCP Server?

Displaybuddy is an MCP project maintained in the biocross/displaybuddy-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI agents control Mac monitors via DisplayBuddy — adjust brightness, contrast, volume, input source, apply presets, sync…”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is displaybuddy-mcp. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
displaybuddy_statusQuick overview of all displays (call this first)
displaybuddy_listFull display details including UUID, type, capabilities
displaybuddy_getGet properties of a specific display
displaybuddy_setSet brightness, contrast, volume, input, rotation
displaybuddy_preset_listList saved presets
displaybuddy_preset_activateActivate a preset (with optional delay)
displaybuddy_schedule_listList automation schedules
displaybuddy_schedule_toggleEnable or disable a schedule
displaybuddy_syncCheck/enable/disable multi-display sync

How to install the Displaybuddy MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "displaybuddy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "displaybuddy-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.