vaddisrinivas/codecks

Codecks turns an Android phone, tablet, or a Samsung DeX window into a second screen for controlling a Mac. Instead of trying to remember keyboard shortcuts, you get a set of large command buttons, a Bluetooth trackpad with gestures and scrolling, and automation recipes that run when a chosen event happens. Everything is local first, meaning there is no account to sign up for, no company server storing your data, and no analytics or advertising tracking built in. The command deck covers everyday Mac actions like opening Finder or Terminal, switching between Spaces, controlling media playback, taking screenshots, and managing browser tabs, alongside custom commands you set up yourself. The trackpad acts as a real Bluetooth pointer with support for gestures, haptics, and screen rotation. Automations follow a simple when, if, then structure, and the app lets you test a new automation before turning it on for real use. There is also an optional AI assisted feature that can draft new buttons or automations for you, but anything it generates stays switched off until you personally review and enable it. Because this app can run commands directly on a connected Mac, the README spends real attention on safety. Built in command templates are limited to an approved list, risky shell command patterns are blocked outright, SSH connections use pinned host keys, and any optional AI API keys are stored encrypted on the device. The author recommends using a non-admin Mac account and reviewing every custom command before turning it on. This project suits Mac and Android users who want a physical style control surface for their computer without handing data to a cloud service. It is currently a public beta, distributed as a signed APK you install directly from GitHub releases rather than through an app store, and it requires Remote Login enabled on the Mac plus a paired Bluetooth connection for trackpad features.