Blurred
Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen
Blurred is a macOS utility that dims the portion of the screen that is not actively being used, helping to reduce visual distraction. It runs as a status‑menu bar app; clicking its icon reveals a slider that lets the user adjust the opacity of the dimming overlay in real time. The tool works on macOS Catalina (10.15) and later and is distributed via the Mac App Store, Homebrew cask, or direct download from its GitHub releases page.
The application targets users who want a lightweight way to focus on a single window or task without closing other applications. By lowering the brightness of inactive areas, it creates a visual hierarchy that keeps attention on the foreground content. Its interface is minimal, consisting of a single icon and a single control, and it does not require additional configuration.
Blurred is released under the MIT license and is maintained by the Dwarves Foundation community. It is classified as stable and is part of a collection of ultra‑light macOS utilities that address specific workflow needs.
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