MindLight - Window Dimmer

Utilities

Only for Mac

$0.99

Mac

Focus on what matters with customizable window dimming. MindLight now applies color changes instantly and works without Screen Recording permission. MindLight dims every window except the one you're working in — automatically, as you switch apps. One job, done beautifully. WHAT IT DOES When you bring a window to the front, MindLight slips a subtle overlay behind it, darkening everything else on your screen. The result: your active window stands out, distractions fade back, and your focus stays where it belongs. TWO DIMMING MODES • Behind window — a full-screen overlay tucks under your active window. Clean, natural, and flicker-free. • Spotlight (cutout) — the overlay sits above everything with a live cutout that tracks your window as you move and resize it. The rest of the screen fades away around it. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE COLORS MindLight is the only window dimmer that lets you pick any dim color with the built-in color picker. Go classic black, a deep blue that matches your wallpaper, a warm amber for evening work — whatever fits your space. • Separate color and intensity settings for Light mode and Dark mode • Wallpaper-aware tint: sample your desktop wallpaper automatically and use its average color as the dim tint • Link Light and Dark settings together, or tune them independently DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • Lives in your menu bar — no Dock icon, no main window • Full-screen aware: steps aside automatically for movies, games, and presentations • Multi-monitor support: each display handled independently • Smooth fade animations with adjustable duration (0–900 ms) • One-click intensity presets from the menu bar icon • Only dims when the active app has a visible window — no accidental dimming on the desktop PRIVATE BY DESIGN MindLight reads only window position and size metadata — the same information macOS exposes to every app. It never captures screenshots, never records screen content, and never sends data anywhere. All your settings stay on your Mac.

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What’s New in MindLight 1.2.1 • Screen Recording permission is no longer required. • Fixed an issue where changing the dim color did not update the overlay. • Color changes now apply immediately. • Removed wallpaper-based tinting for simpler, more predictable controls. • Improved overall stability and performance.

Version 1.1

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    Information

    Seller
    Rock Castle Solutions LLC
    Size
    10.6 MB
    Category
    Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 15.7 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.7 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © Rock Castle Solutions LLC
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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