joshjon-nocturnal ☆

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Description:
Dimness and night shift menu bar app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos menu-bar brightness night-shift utility

Install: brew install --cask joshjon-nocturnal

About:
Nocturnal is a lightweight menu bar utility for macOS that provides quick access to display brightness, volume, and Night Shift intensity controls. It allows users to reduce screen brightness below the system's default minimum, making it ideal for late-night work or low-light environments. The app runs discreetly in the background, offering a streamlined interface for managing display and audio settings without needing to access system preferences.

Key Features:

Sub-zero brightness control for dimming screens below system minimum
Integrated Night Shift intensity slider for color temperature adjustment
Volume control directly from the menu bar
Minimalist, non-intrusive user interface

Use Cases:

Working late at night without straining eyes with overly bright screens
Fine-tuning display brightness in dark environments like bedrooms or cinemas
Quickly adjusting audio and display settings without opening System Settings

Alternatives:

MonitorControl – Focuses on external monitor brightness/volume control via DDC/CI, whereas Nocturnal is for internal Mac displays and system-level features like Night Shift.
Lunar – Advanced adaptive brightness for external monitors with extensive automation, while Nocturnal is a simpler tool for manual brightness and Night Shift control.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 22, 2025 7:38pm	1.1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	60115319
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm	1.1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	ee5dea91