Crisp
Crisp is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Every display control macOS hides, in one menu bar app: sharp HiDPI/Retina scaling (no more blurry or tiny text), DDC brightness and volume, Extra Brightness past 100%, presets, virtual displays. It has 2,249 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.
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About Crisp
Every display control macOS hides, in one menu bar panel. Free, open-source external monitor control for macOS. Sharp HiDPI scaling, DDC brightness, presets and virtual displays.
Install Crisp
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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Is Crisp free and open source?
Yes. Crisp's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Crisp?
Homebrew: brew install --cask crisp. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.7.1).
Is Crisp still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 24, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.