Monocle for macOS: Window dimming app that blurs inactive windows with a cursor shake
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Summary
Monocle is a macOS app that provides a modern window dimming solution. By shaking the cursor, it blurs all windows except the active one, helping users focus and feel calmer while working, writing, browsing, or thinking. The app is designed to feel native to macOS and emphasizes presence and calm over pure productivity.
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Monocle is a modern take on window dimming that elegantly blurs everything except your active window by simply shaking your cursor.
It isn't just about productivity — it's about presence. Feeling calm while you work, write, browse, or think.
Designed to feel like it came with your Mac.
Monocle is a modern take on window dimming that elegantly blurs everything except your active window by simply shaking your cursor. It isn't just about productivity — it's about presence. Feeling calm while you work, write, browse, or think.
Designed to
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