Cueboard turns an iPad, phone, or spare browser screen into a context-aware control surface for your Mac. A lightweight companion detects the app in front and automatically surfaces verified actions for Claude, ChatGPT, VS Code, Slack, Chrome, Figma, and more. Customize every key, page, workflow, and context rule. Pair once, then tap controls from the screen beside your keyboard.
Unlike expensive SaaS tools ($8-48/mo), CalBridge is open-source and self-hostable for as low as ~$5/mo on a VPS or totally free if you run it on your machine.
Key differences: granular copy controls (choose exactly what syncs), smart filtering by keyword or color before sync happens, true two-way sync with loop prevention, and bounded backfill control. Deploy in one click on Railway.