DevDeck vs Aether

DevDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a customizable shortcut deck for your Mac. Launch apps, run terminal commands, trigger multi-step workflows, and organize everything into context-aware decks — all with a single tap. HOW IT WORKS Install the free DevDeck Server on your Mac (via Homebrew or DMG). The app auto-discovers the server on your local network — no manual configuration needed. Scan a QR code or let mDNS handle the pairing. CONTEXT-AWARE DECKS Your shortcuts automatically switch based on the active app on your Mac. Working in VS Code? Dev tools appear. Switched to Zoom? Meeting controls are ready. On Slack? Communication shortcuts at your fingertips. Define rules per app or let AI generate them. AI-POWERED GENERATION Describe what you want in plain English and AI generates commands, full decks, or multi-step workflows. Supports Claude, OpenAI, and local Ollama models. Preview and edit before saving. MULTI-STEP WORKFLOWS Chain actions together with dynamic inputs. One tap to "start my meeting" can open Zoom, snooze Slack notifications, and set your status — all automatically. Template variables let you reuse workflows with different inputs. BROWSER AUTOMATION With the optional Chrome extension, automate web pages directly from your phone — click buttons, fill forms with semantic field matching, and navigate sites. CUSTOM ICONS Use SF Symbols or your own PNG/JPEG images with color tinting. Make your deck truly yours. FEATURES - One-tap app launching and command execution - Context-aware auto-switching decks - AI command, context, and workflow generation - Multi-step workflow automation with templated inputs - Browser automation via Chrome extension - Custom icons with color tinting - Auto-discovery via Bonjour (mDNS) - QR code pairing - Portrait and landscape layouts - Haptic feedback - Configurable grid layout - Hot-reload configuration — no restart needed - Secure WebSocket communication - Dark mode optimized REQUIREMENTS - Mac running DevDeck Server (free download at devdeck.app) - iPhone and Mac on the same network (or use ngrok for remote access) - iOS 17.0 or later Visit devdeck.app for documentation and server download

Aether turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Speak or type a command on your phone, and your Mac responds — open apps, switch focus, run workflows, and more. No cloud account, no relay servers. Aether talks to a small companion app on your Mac directly over your local Wi-Fi network. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install the free Aether companion on your Mac. 2. Scan the QR code shown by the Mac menu bar app. 3. Start sending commands by voice or text. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Open, focus, and quit Mac apps from your iPhone • Run multi-step workflows with a single natural-language request • Use voice mode for hands-free control • Watch live progress as your Mac executes each step • Switch between paired Macs from the sidebar — DESIGNED FOR SPEED — • Pairing takes seconds with a single QR scan • Commands execute on your local network — fast and private • Modern SwiftUI interface, optimized for one-handed use • Haptic feedback and live status indicators — PRIVACY FIRST — • No accounts, no sign-up • No cloud relay — your commands go straight from iPhone to your Mac • Voice transcription happens on-device using Apple's Speech framework • Aether does not collect, track, or share any personal data — REQUIREMENTS — • A Mac running the free Aether companion app • iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network • iOS 17 or later Aether is open source. Built for people who want their Mac to listen — without sending anything to the cloud.