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Description:
Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: focus productivity window-manager macos ui-utility
Install: brew install --cask blurred
About:
Blurred is a macOS utility designed to dim background or inactive application windows, enhancing focus on the active task. It provides a subtle visual overlay that reduces distractions from other screen content. This tool is particularly useful for users seeking a minimalist approach to minimizing visual clutter without fully hiding other windows.
Key Features:
  • Dims inactive windows to reduce visual noise
  • Configurable opacity and blur intensity
  • Lightweight and runs in the background
  • Supports hotkeys for quick toggling
Use Cases:
  • Focusing on a single application while keeping others visible but dimmed
  • Creating a distraction-free environment for coding or writing
  • Aesthetically softening the desktop for presentations or streaming
Alternatives:
  • Hocus Focus – Automatically dims inactive apps after a set period, offering a more hands-off approach
  • macOS Native Stage Manager – A system-level feature for window organization, but does not provide dimming effects
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 1.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f177e768
Jul 9, 2024 3:41pm 1.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ade5d47