Cntrl Bridge

Cntrl Bridge is a Coding & Development tool that turns your PC into a scriptable IoT device. It allows you to monitor system stats, control media, and trigger automation from any device on your local network.

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Free

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API

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Skill level

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What is Cntrl Bridge?

Cntrl Bridge is a lightweight agent designed to transform your Windows or macOS computer into a scriptable IoT device. It provides a programmable API that allows users to monitor real-time system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Beyond monitoring, it offers robust media controls for playback and volume, and power management features to remotely shutdown, restart, or put your computer to sleep. Built with Rust and Tauri, Cntrl Bridge ensures native performance with minimal resource consumption, making it an efficient solution for developers and builders looking to script their workspace, create custom dashboards, or manage their desktop remotely via standard HTTP/WebSockets.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and builders who need to programmatically interact with their desktop, create custom monitoring dashboards, and automate system tasks. Especially valuable for those seeking a lightweight, high-performance solution to manage their PC as an IoT device within a local network.

Common actions

monitor system stats

control desktop remotely

automate PC tasks

manage media playback

script desktop actions

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Capabilities

Key features

System monitoring
Media controls
Power management
Process management
REST API
WebSocket API
Cross-platform

Target Audience

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Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Free

Not publicly disclosed. Check cntrl.pw for current pricing.

FAQs

What are the system requirements for Cntrl Bridge?

Cntrl Bridge is designed to run on both Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon. It is a lightweight application built with Rust and Tauri, ensuring native performance and minimal resource usage, typically around 5-20MB of memory.

Is Cntrl Bridge secure for remote access over the internet?

Cntrl Bridge has no built-in encryption and is designed for use within your local home network. It is not recommended to expose the port to the public internet or use port forwarding, as it provides no guarantee of protection or security.

Can I control media playback on my PC using Cntrl Bridge?

Yes, Cntrl Bridge offers comprehensive media controls. You can manage playback, adjust volume, and even see what's currently playing on any media application through its API, enabling remote media management.

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