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Font Smoothing Adjuster

fontsmoothingadjuster · v2.0.0 • deprecated

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7.0

Re-enable the font smoothing controls

brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Font Smoothing Adjuster is a macOS app that restores font smoothing controls removed in macOS Big Sur, offering users precise text rendering adjustments. It benefits those seeking clearer text, particularly developers and designers, with a simple graphical interface for customization.

Re-enables and adjusts macOS font smoothing controls through a graphical user interface.

Maturity: The project is moderately active with 275 GitHub stars but has not seen updates since 2022, indicating limited recent development.

Community: The app has seen limited community discussion, with mentions on Hacker News but no activity on Reddit, suggesting niche interest.

Pros

  • + Restores essential font smoothing controls for users
  • + Lightweight and native macOS application
  • + Open-source with permissive MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community support and engagement
275
Stars
4
Forks
1
Issues
MIT
License
Objective-CLast commit: Jul 15, 2022

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