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monocle-app · v3.0.3 • auto-updates
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Window dimming utility
brew install --cask monocle-app 75
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Monocle is a sleek window dimming utility that enhances focus by darkening background windows. It offers customization options for dimming levels and supports macOS integration for seamless productivity. Ideal for developers and anyone needing distraction-free work environments.
Monocle dims background windows to help users focus on the active window.
Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support and active development.
Community: Monocle has been mentioned multiple times on Hacker News, indicating interest in its utility and development. No discussion found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Enhances focus with customizable window dimming
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS
- + Open-source with an active community
Cons
- - Limited recent installs suggest niche adoption
- - Primarily appeals to technical users
Community Mentions
hackernews
Nov 2024 Monocle: Optics Library for Scala
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Nov 2013 Monocle.io Open Sourced
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Jul 2013 Monocle
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