Widgets Link is a specialized macOS application that enables seamless screen sharing from your MacBook to the Widgets mixed reality application on Meta Quest headsets. Transform your MacBook into a powerful mixed reality workspace by streaming your screen directly to your VR headset.
Widgets Link in action - streaming MacBook screen to Widgets
- Meta Quest Integration: Seamlessly connect to Widgets mixed reality app
- Real-time Screen Sharing: Stream your MacBook display to VR in real-time
- Optimized Performance: Built specifically for Apple Silicon (M-series) MacBooks
- Privacy Focused: Local processing with no cloud data transmission
- Secure Pairing: Pair via a one-time security code shown in the PC Connect widget, then click Start Capture
- MacBook: Must have Apple Silicon based Mac's
- macOS: 12.0 (Monterey) or later
- Meta Quest: Quest 2, Quest Pro, or Quest 3 with Widgets app installed
- Network: Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network
- Storage: 100MB available space
📥 Download the latest version: Latest Release
File Format: .zip archive containing the Widgets Link application
- Click the download link above
- Download the
.zipfile for your M-series MacBook
- Extract the downloaded
.zipfile (double-click in Downloads folder) - Move
Widgets Link.appto your Applications folder - Open Terminal (Applications → Utilities → Terminal, or use Spotlight: ⌘+Space, then type "Terminal")
Since this is an unsigned app, macOS will block it from running. You need to remove the quarantine attributes:
This is what you'll see when trying to run the unsigned app - macOS blocks it as "damaged"
Option 1: If the app is in Applications folder:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "Widgets Link.app"Option 2: If the app is still in Downloads or another location:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine path/to/"Widgets Link.app"Note: Replace path/to/ with the actual path where you extracted the app.
- Navigate to Applications folder and double-click
Widgets Link.app - The app should now launch without security warnings
Important: You only need to run the quarantine removal command once per app installation and this won't effect you mac.
Widgets Link automatically requests Screen Recording permission on first launch:
- Launch Widgets Link (following the steps above)
- When the permission dialog appears, click "Open System Settings"
- In System Settings, navigate to Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
- Toggle ON the switch next to Widgets Link
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q)
- Reopen Widgets Link - it should now work properly
If the app doesn't prompt for permissions automatically:
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS)
- Go to Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
- Find Widgets Link in the list and toggle it ON
- Quit and reopen the app
- On your Meta Quest headset, open the Widgets app, then open the PC Connect widget. A one-time security code will be displayed.
- On your MacBook, launch Widgets Link from Applications or Spotlight (⌘+Space, then type "Widgets Link").
- Enter the security code shown in the PC Connect widget into Widgets Link on your MacBook.
- Click Start Capture.
- If prompted, grant Screen Recording permission.
- Your MacBook screen will now stream to the PC Connect widget in the Widgets mixed reality app.
- Both devices must be on the same Wi‑Fi network
- Open the PC Connect widget on the headset to get the security code
- Enter the code in Widgets Link on your MacBook
- Click Start Capture to begin streaming
- Your MacBook display appears inside the Widgets mixed reality environment
- Click Disconnect in Widgets Link
- Or close Widgets Link to end the session
- Follow the First Launch steps above (right-click → Open)
- Check if the app is blocked in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Security
- Try restarting your MacBook and launching again
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q)
- Recheck permissions in System Settings
- Restart your MacBook and try again
- Ensure both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi network
- Confirm the Widgets app is running and the PC Connect widget is open
- Verify you entered the exact security code shown in the headset
- Try restarting both devices and reconnecting
- Ensure the Quest headset is awake (not in sleep mode)
- If the code shows as invalid, double‑check each digit and try again
- If the code expired, reopen the PC Connect widget to get a new code
- Make sure there are no leading/trailing spaces when entering the code
- Ensure Screen Recording permission is granted to Widgets Link
- Confirm you clicked Start Capture after entering the code
- Keep the PC Connect widget open on the headset while streaming
- Try Disconnect, then reconnect with a fresh code
- Close unnecessary applications on your MacBook
- Ensure a stable Wi‑Fi connection between devices
- Restart both devices if you experience lag or stuttering
The main Widgets Link application interface for connecting to Meta Quest headsets
Permission dialog with two options: "Open System Settings" or "Deny" - click "Open System Settings"
Toggle ON the Screen Recording permission for Widgets Link in System Settings
These screenshots show the complete permission setup process from initial request to enabling the toggle
- Issues: Report bugs or problems on the GitHub Issues page
- Questions: Check existing issues or create a new one for help
- Feature Requests: We welcome suggestions for improving the Meta Quest integration
Join our Discord server to connect with other Widgets Link users, get real-time support, share your experiences, and stay updated on the latest features!
Why join our Discord?
- 🚀 Get help instantly from the community and developers
- 💡 Share tips and tricks for the best mixed reality experience
- 🔔 Stay updated on new releases and features
- 🎮 Connect with other VR enthusiasts using Widgets
- 🐛 Report issues and get quick feedback
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.txt file for details.
Widgets Link - Bridge your MacBook to the mixed reality world of Widgets on Meta Quest.
Built specifically for Apple Silicon MacBooks to deliver the best mixed reality experience