Cntrl Bridge

Cntrl Bridge is a lightweight desktop application that transforms your computer into a scriptable IoT device on your local network. It provides a programmable API that lets you monitor system statistics, control media playback, and execute power operations like shutdown or restart from any other device connected to the same network. This turns your PC into a controllable endpoint for home automation and remote management tasks.

The tool works by installing a small agent on your Windows or Mac computer. It exposes a local API with WebSocket support for real-time data streaming and bi-directional communication. Developers can integrate it into their projects using the provided React SDK, which offers type-safe hooks for seamless integration. Key features include IP whitelisting/blacklisting for security and comprehensive system monitoring capabilities.

This tool is most useful for developers building custom dashboards, system administrators managing multiple machines, and home automation enthusiasts who want to integrate computer control into their smart home setups. It enables practical use cases like checking CPU usage from your phone, pausing music playback from another room, or scheduling automated shutdowns for a home server.