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afterglow · v1.1 • auto-updates
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Classic After Dark screen savers emulator
brew install --cask afterglow 41
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source (EPL-2.0) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.115d ago1.0.1→1.1
1mo ago1.0→1.0.1
Review
Aug 29, 2026Afterglow lets users experience the classic After Dark screen savers on modern macOS, offering a nostalgic and visually appealing experience for design enthusiasts and retro tech fans.
Emulates and runs classic After Dark screen savers on macOS.
Maturity: The project is relatively new but actively maintained, with recent updates and a stable version.
Community: Positive reception on Hacker News, particularly the recent mention highlighting its modern implementation of classic screen savers.
Pros
- + Revives nostalgic screen savers from the 90s
- + Actively maintained with auto-update feature
- + Clean and minimal design aesthetic
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
- - Still a new project with a small install base
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown