Codex
Built-in profileMap commands and chat navigation. Responds while Codex is active.
A native macOS app for vibe coding
Vibe Coding.Buttons and voice.
Control your Mac with a remote or controller. Dictate with your preferred tool.
Download preview: you will receive a placeholder, not an installer.Checking device compatibility…Apple silicon Mac · macOS 13+
Vibe CtrlBluetooth remoteSoftware interface illustration
Button mapping
Select a button
Assigned actionReturn
VIBE CODING · TOOLS & WORKFLOWS
Speak your ideas.
Keep actions at hand.
Put everyday actions in Codex, Claude, and Cursor onto the buttons at hand.
Built-in profile
Claude
General mappings · No dedicated presetCustomize Return, Escape, and your everyday shortcuts.
Cursor
App profile · No dedicated presetSave an app profile and switch with the active app.
Support details and requirements
Codex · Optionally show the remaining allowance for your locally signed-in Codex CLI account.
Claude · Uses general and custom profiles; a dedicated preset is not yet available.
Cursor · Uses general and custom profiles; a dedicated preset is not yet available.
Your selected dictation tool handles speech recognition. Dictated text is not sent automatically. Shortcut behavior depends on the target app and its settings.
FAMILIAR BUTTONS, NEW USES
Navigate. Confirm. Go back.
All within reach.
Try controlling a Mac with the remote.
Back
Switch apps
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Selected
A new idea
Catch a thought. Let it grow.
02
Today’s plan
Start with one small thing.
03
Interface design
Make room for the content.
04
Weekly review
See how far you’ve come.
NotesBrowserFiles
Arrows to select. OK to open.
Web simulation · Custom scroll mapping
Your buttons, your way
Set up the buttons
your way.
Assign clicks, scrolling, or shortcuts to buttons. Switch profiles automatically with the active app.
Explore button mappingSelect and assign
Switch with your apps
Remote · Button mapping
Select a button
Assigned actionReturn
General profile · Default mapping illustration
Voice input
Hold to speak.
Release to finish.
Trigger dictation with a controller, or capture audio with a supported remote. Your chosen dictation tool produces the text.
Set up dictationRemote voice needs microphone setup. Dictated text is never sent automatically.
The remote’s built-in microphone
Hold the remote’s voice button
VIBE CTRL microphoneYour dictation tool
The active text field
Make this component responsive.
Dictation flow illustration · Sample text
External tools handle their own dictation. Optional Built-in Voice sends audio to the cloud for recognition without storing recordings or dictated text. Privacy
Compatibility
Check
your setup.
Mac requirements
Apple silicon · macOS 13+
Controllers: Bluetooth or USB Remotes: pair by model
MBluetooth remotes
Check your modelOnly selected hardware and firmware support buttons and voice. Confirm your model before buying.
Xbox controllers
Desktop controlsDesktop controls and mapping. Available inputs depend on macOS.
Other game controllers
Check your deviceDepends on macOS support for your device.
PlayStation controllers
Not yet supportedNo dedicated integration yet; not currently recommended.
Control one device at a time. Settings are saved separately for each device.
Read the device and connection guideGetting started
Three steps to get started.
01
Connect your device
Connect over Bluetooth or USB, then check the device in the app.
02
Grant permissions
Enable Accessibility and other permissions when prompted.
03
Try the controls
Test the default mappings. Set up voice when needed.
PRICING · USD
Choose your setup.
Membership belongs to your email. Sign in to the app to use it.
Annual membership
Annual software membership
$4.9
One year · Manual renewal, no automatic charges
- All software features
- Use your own remote or controller
Standard price
Lifetime software membership
$9.9
Pay once · No expiration
- All software features
- Use your own remote or controller
Up to 2 Macs for trials and paid memberships · Device switching supported
Purchase details
Prices are in USD. Trials and paid memberships support up to 2 Macs; manage devices on the website. Annual membership is renewed manually with no automatic charges. Lifetime membership has no expiration. Use your own remote or controller.
Common questions.
Do I need an account?
Browse without signing in. Downloading requires an email code; your first verification creates an account without a password. Your website account is for downloads and future purchases. Third-party tools use their own accounts.
What handles speech recognition?
Your chosen input method or dictation app. VIBE CTRL triggers the shortcut or routes audio from a supported remote. VIBE CTRL does not receive audio from game controllers.
Do I need Codex?
No. Device controls work independently. The Codex CLI is used for the optional usage display, which you can turn off in settings.
Is my voice uploaded?
External dictation follows the selected tool’s settings and privacy policy. Built-in Voice sends audio through the VIBE CTRL service to a third-party recognition provider for in-memory processing. Audio and recognized text are not stored. The server retains account associations, dates, request IDs, sample counts and states for quota enforcement.
How do I pause desktop controls?
Pause or resume control in VIBE CTRL. If your controller has a View button, you can also hold it for one second.
Does a free download mean the software is free?
The installer is free to download. Software memberships are sold at the prices shown in Pricing. Hardware is not sold at this time.
How does support differ for Codex, Claude, and Cursor?
Codex has a built-in profile and dedicated shortcut actions, plus an optional local CLI usage display. Claude and Cursor currently use general mappings, app-specific profiles, and custom shortcuts; dedicated presets are not yet available. All three can use a configured dictation tool for text input, subject to the target app and its settings.
VIBE CTRL
Try a new way
to control your Mac.
Software requires a paid membership. The installer is coming later.
First time? Read the guide