Short answer
To install asdcontrol on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add asdcontrol. It is a 13.9 KB download (31.4 KB installed), version 1:0.6.0-2, licensed GPL2. Control brightness on Apple Displays connected via USB-C. Free and open source (GPLv2 licensed, open source).
Install asdcontrol on Omarchy
asdcontrol is a small Linux utility for controlling the brightness of Apple's Thunderbolt-connected displays, specifically the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. It talks to the monitor over its USB HID interface, letting you read the current brightness or set it to an absolute value or a relative adjustment from a terminal command or a bound hotkey.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add asdcontrol - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 1:0.6.0-2:
pacman -Qi asdcontrol
Open and use asdcontrol
asdcontrol has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql asdcontrol | grep /usr/bin/asdcontrol requirements and compatibility
- one of the supported Apple displays (Studio Display 2022, Pro Display XDR) connected via USB-C
- read/write access to the display's USB HID device node (usually granted via a udev rule)
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
glibcgcc-libs
Pricing and license
Free and open source (GPLv2 licensed, open source). License: GPL2.
Uninstall asdcontrol
omarchy pkg drop asdcontrolasdcontrol package facts
| Package | asdcontrol |
|---|---|
| Version | 1:0.6.0-2 |
| Category | System & Drivers |
| License | GPL2 |
| Download | 13.9 KB |
| Installed size | 31.4 KB |
| Built | 2026-08-30 |
| Pricing | Free and open source (GPLv2 licensed, open source) |
| Made by | Omakasui |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install asdcontrol on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add asdcontrol. The download is 13.9 KB and it takes 31.4 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is asdcontrol free?
Free and open source (GPLv2 licensed, open source). The package is licensed GPL2.
How do I uninstall asdcontrol?
Run omarchy pkg drop asdcontrol. It removes the package from your system.
What does asdcontrol depend on?
The package declares 2 dependencies: glibc, gcc-libs. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is asdcontrol a desktop app?
No. asdcontrol has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is asdcontrol in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as asdcontrol (version 1:0.6.0-2) in the official Omarchy package repository. Omakasui makes it. Project site: https://github.com/omakasui/asdcontrol. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.