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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 9
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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, 2026Font 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
Community Mentions
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