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title: "278labs | Independent software studio"
description: "278labs is a private, independent software studio making small, focused apps and tools for iOS, macOS and Linux, from PhotoDump Export to Remote by Hand."
url: https://278labs.co.uk/
language: en
---

# Beauty and order, in small pieces of software.

278labs is a private, independent software studio. We make a few things, and we make them carefully.

## Projects

06

- ### [PhotoDump Export](https://photodump.278labs.co.uk/)
  
  Exports your photos and videos from iCloud Photos to a drive you own. Many export presets, pause any time and download in parts.
  
  macOS · Apple silicon
  iPadOS · iOS Available
  
  ![PhotoDump Export showing what is migrated and how much space is free on the drive.](https://photodump.278labs.co.uk/img/shot-storage.webp)
  
  ![PhotoDump Export destinations: USB/SSD, S3 storage or your own server.](https://photodump.278labs.co.uk/img/shot-destinations.webp)
  
  ![PhotoDump Export transferring files from iCloud to the drive.](https://photodump.278labs.co.uk/img/shot-progress.webp)
- ### [Agents Control](https://agentscontrol.278labs.co.uk/)
  
  A remote for iTerm2, tmux and the AI agents inside them, from Telegram. Answer Claude Code's questions with a tap, run commands, read the screen.
  
  macOS · Linux
  Ruby Open source
- ### AirExtend
  
  Your Mac's audio in any browser on the network, with latency down to about 20 ms. No app on the phone.
  
  macOS In development
- ### VideoDryer
  
  Shrinks heavy videos on your device, in the background. Your videos never leave the phone.
  
  iOS In development
- ### [Kettle](https://kettle.278labs.co.uk/)
  
  Siri and Shortcuts for Redmond smart kettles over Bluetooth, with light, sound, boiling time and temperature settings. Free. No cloud, no account.
  
  iOS · iPadOS · macOS Coming soon
- ### Remote by Hand
  
  An Android TV remote for your iPhone and Apple Watch. Use Siri voice commands, or control the TV with hand gestures from your wrist.
  
  iOS · watchOS
  for Android TV In development

## Studio

278labs is an independent software studio. Software should feel quiet and look considered, so we keep each tool small and focused on one job.

Local first, no accounts. Your data stays with you.

## Developer

Sapar Kurmanov

Software developer, and the one behind everything here.

[Résumé on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapar-kurmanov/)