dark-mode ☆

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Description:
Control the macOS dark mode from the command-line

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @sindresorhus | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos dark-mode theme cli utility

Install: brew install dark-mode

About:
Dark-mode is a command-line utility that allows users to toggle and query the appearance setting of macOS between light and dark modes. It provides a simple interface for automation scripts and developers needing to switch themes programmatically. This tool is particularly useful for integrating theme changes into workflows and shell scripts.

Key Features:

Toggle between light and dark mode instantly
Query the current appearance status
Support for automation via shell scripts
Lightweight and dependency-free

Use Cases:

Automating theme changes based on time of day using cron jobs
Integrating with development workflows to match IDE themes
Creating accessibility scripts for system-wide UI adjustments

Alternatives:

AppleScript – Native but requires more verbose syntax for simple toggles
Night Shift – Adjusts color temperature but does not change UI theme

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 4:44pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	e98be7b6
Sep 14, 2025 6:46am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6b729710