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 "generated": "2026-10-30",
 "dataLicense": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
 "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
 "notice": "Data from Open Source Everything (https://opensourceeverything.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0: use it freely, credit the site, link to the page, and share changes under the same license. Listings were drafted with AI assistance and are managed by the r/TrueOpenSource moderators; check a project's own page before relying on a fact.",
 "id": "control-decks",
 "name": "Stream Deck and button pads",
 "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/g/control-decks/",
 "category": "hw-pc",
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 "job": "Programmable button pads (or an old phone) that run actions on your computer",
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  "Elgato Stream Deck software",
  "Loupedeck"
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   "id": "opendeck",
   "name": "OpenDeck",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/opendeck/",
   "summary": "OpenDeck is free software that turns Elgato Stream Deck button pads (and, with a phone app called Tacto, a smartphone) into programmable controls for your computer. It is aimed at everyday users who want to run actions like app shortcuts or media controls from a button pad on Linux, Windows, or macOS.",
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    "linux"
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   "project": "opendeck",
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   "note": null,
   "why": "Does the whole job · Easy setup",
   "score": 69.1
  },
  {
   "id": "macro-deck",
   "name": "Macro Deck",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/macro-deck/",
   "summary": "Macro Deck turns a computer or phone into a programmable button pad, letting you run actions and controls from one place. It is for people who want to automate their computer work or control apps and devices with custom buttons.",
   "kind": "self_hosted",
   "setup": "advanced",
   "setupWhy": "You run it on your own server (a computer you set up and keep running), or from the command line.",
   "platforms": [
    "windows",
    "mac",
    "linux",
    "android",
    "ios",
    "server"
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   "stars": 1699,
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   "code": "https://github.com/Macro-Deck-App/Macro-Deck",
   "website": "https://macro-deck.app",
   "download": null,
   "release": null,
   "family": null,
   "familyChildren": [],
   "howToHelp": null,
   "project": "macro-deck",
   "rank": 2,
   "fit": "full",
   "note": null,
   "why": "Does the whole job · Advanced setup",
   "score": 55.7
  },
  {
   "id": "streamcontroller",
   "name": "StreamController",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/streamcontroller/",
   "summary": "StreamController is a free program for Linux computers that controls Elgato Stream Deck button pads, letting each button run actions like switching pages or triggering tasks. It is for people who use a Stream Deck with a Linux computer and want to customize it.",
   "kind": "app",
   "setup": "easy",
   "setupWhy": "Install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser.",
   "platforms": [
    "linux"
   ],
   "license": "GPL-3.0",
   "licenseClass": "open",
   "licenseNeedsCheck": false,
   "stars": 1139,
   "forks": null,
   "status": "active",
   "verified": false,
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   "code": "https://github.com/StreamController/StreamController",
   "website": null,
   "download": null,
   "release": null,
   "family": null,
   "familyChildren": [],
   "howToHelp": null,
   "project": "streamcontroller",
   "rank": 3,
   "fit": "partial",
   "note": "Works with Stream Deck models on Linux only; some other brands are experimental.",
   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
   "score": 40.2
  },
  {
   "id": "bitfocus-companion",
   "name": "Bitfocus Companion",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/bitfocus-companion/",
   "summary": "Bitfocus Companion is free software that lets you control other programs and devices, such as video, audio and lighting gear, from programmable buttons or a web page. It is aimed at people who run live shows, streams, or studio setups and want one tool to control many devices.",
   "kind": "app",
   "setup": "easy",
   "setupWhy": "Install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser.",
   "platforms": [
    "windows",
    "mac",
    "linux"
   ],
   "license": "MIT",
   "licenseClass": "open",
   "licenseNeedsCheck": true,
   "stars": 2345,
   "forks": null,
   "status": "active",
   "verified": false,
   "latestRelease": null,
   "code": "https://github.com/bitfocus/companion",
   "website": "https://bitfocus.io/companion",
   "download": null,
   "release": null,
   "family": null,
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   "howToHelp": null,
   "project": "bitfocus-companion",
   "rank": 4,
   "fit": "partial",
   "note": "README names no button pads; device list is only a link",
   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
   "score": 39.1
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://opensourceeverything.org/g/control-decks/",
 "group": "Stream Deck and button pads",
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  "Elgato Stream Deck software",
  "Loupedeck"
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