Shortcut mapping
Bind buttons to ⌘, ⌃, ⇧, and ⌥ key chords.
Joy ControlmacOS Joy-Con input tool
Joy Control
Turn Joy-Con controllers into shortcuts, mouse input, and a presentation remote. After connecting, bind buttons to key chords or control the cursor with sticks and gyro.
Mouse control
Configure sticks, gyro, and click actions separately.
Live diagnostics
Inspect buttons, sticks, battery, and sensor data.
Runs locally
The desktop app uses Tauri to call macOS input APIs.
Refresh to scan paired Joy-Con
Use cases
Use Joy-Con as a mini keyboard, macro pad, and vibe coding controller
Joy Control is for Mac users who want to turn Joy-Con into a productivity tool: one controller can work as a shortcut keypad, presentation remote, mouse helper, and coding workflow controller.Joy-Con mini keyboard
Keep one Joy-Con beside your keyboard and map it to copy, paste, undo, screenshots, app switching, launchers, and other daily key chords.
Vibe coding controller
Map A/B/ZL/ZR to run tests, open a terminal, submit prompts, switch between browser and editor, and reduce hand movement while coding with AI.
Mouse and cursor helper
Move the cursor with a stick or gyro, set shoulder buttons as clicks, and use it for demos, couch desks, or lightweight remote control.
Portable macro pad
Joy-Con is small, wireless, and easy to carry, making it a temporary macOS macro pad for streaming, editing, meetings, and automation.
FAQ
Can I use Joy-Con as a small keyboard?
Yes. Joy Control connects to a paired Joy-Con and maps buttons to keyboard keys, modifier chords, or mouse actions.
How does Joy-Con help with vibe coding?
You can bind buttons to run tests, switch windows, open an AI assistant, send common shortcuts, or control the browser while staying in flow.
Does it work on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs?
The GitHub Release includes a universal dmg with both arm64 and x86_64 builds for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Download for macOS
The universal build is recommended for most users and works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. If macOS blocks first launch, right-click and choose Open.