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lumen · v1.3.0 • deprecated
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Magic auto brightness based on screen contents
brew install --cask lumen 15
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Lumen automatically adjusts screen brightness based on content, enhancing comfort and battery life. It's ideal for users who want dynamic display settings without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts screen brightness based on the content displayed on the screen.
Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance, closed issues, and a good GitHub presence.
Community: Community sentiment is positive, with discussions highlighting its utility in brightness adjustment and integration with Apple Health.
Pros
- + Enhances eye comfort and battery life with dynamic brightness adjustment
- + Well-maintained with active development
- + Good integration with macOS ecosystem
Cons
- - Does not support external monitors (as per historical issues)
- - Occasional crashes reported in the past
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown