Introduction
A simple remote management bridge for your local machines.
Welcome to Cntrl.
Cntrl is a lightweight tool built to provide a quick way to check your PC stats or perform power actions from your phone while you're away from your desk. It runs on Windows and macOS.
It was designed for personal use and for people who enjoy building their own dashboards or remote control setups.
Philosophy
- Lightweight: No heavy runtimes, just a single binary.
- Transparent: What you see in the tray is what is running. No hidden services.
Key Features
- System Monitoring: Access CPU load, GPU temperature, RAM usage, and Disk space via a simple JSON API.
- Power Management: Remotely Shutdown, Restart, or put your computer to Sleep.
- Cross-Platform: Runs on Windows and macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon).
- Native Experience: Professional system tray app with embedded icons and single-instance locking.
- Easy Setup: Interactive installer on Windows, drag-and-drop DMG on macOS.
No Built-in Authentication
Cntrl has no built-in authentication or encryption. It is designed to be used exclusively within your local home network.
DO NOT expose this port to the public internet.
DO NOT use port forwarding on your router for this application.
We provide no guarantee of protection or security. Use it at your own risk.