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DarkModeBuddy
darkmodebuddy · v1.2,13 • auto-updates
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Automatically switch between light and dark modes based on ambient light sensor
brew install --cask darkmodebuddy 12
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (BSD-2-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026DarkModeBuddy automatically switches between light and dark modes based on ambient light, offering a seamless and adaptive user experience. Key features include automatic mode switching, compatibility with macOS, and energy efficiency. Ideal for users who prefer their interface to adapt to surrounding light conditions.
Automatically switches macOS system themes based on ambient light sensor input.
Maturity: Active project with recent updates and moderate community engagement.
Community: Minimal community discussion; only one mention on Hacker News with no significant engagement.
Pros
- + Automatically adjusts system theme based on ambient light
- + Compatible with macOS and integrates with system settings
- + Energy-efficient as it relies on existing hardware sensors
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-2-Clause license
Cons
- - Limited customization options for light sensitivity thresholds
- - Minimal community support and discussion
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