Show HN: MutexCam – Global Camera and Mic Control on Mac for Zoom, Teams, Meet

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, privacy, video-conferencing, system-utility, camera-control

Score: 6.7/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

MutexCam is a macOS utility that provides global control over camera and microphone across all video conferencing apps from a single interface. It offers system-wide mute, push-to-talk, a panic shortcut, and custom camera images, working with Zoom, Teams, Meet, and others without per-app configuration. The project is notable for its polished user experience, privacy-first design, and deep system integration on macOS.

Target audience: remote workers, professionals, and anyone using video conferencing on macOS

Repository: https://mutex.cam/

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