Nocturnal
joshjon-nocturnal · v1.1.1 • deprecated
Dimness and night shift menu bar app
brew install --cask joshjon-nocturnal Trust Score 5/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026Nocturnal is a macOS menu bar app that offers manual control over screen brightness and color temperature, ideal for users who need to adjust their display settings at night or during specific times. Its key features include manual dimming and a night shift schedule, making it beneficial for those seeking better screen comfort in low-light conditions.
Nocturnal allows users to adjust their screen brightness and color temperature through a menu bar interface.
Maturity: The project has moderate traction with over 300 GitHub stars but shows limited recent activity and some unresolved compatibility issues.
Community: No direct community discussions about the app were found in relevant forums.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Manual control over brightness and color temperature
- + Ability to schedule dimming preferences
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
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