Your screen stays yours.
No desktop recording. No telemetry. Dusk’s native effects need no Screen Recording permission.
A small ritual for your MacBook
A softer way
to close
your Mac.
Let your screen follow your lid. A little blur, a slow fade, a quieter end to your day.
Interactive previewDrag the laptop to close
ClosedOpen
Illustrated demo. Your device stays untouched.
Close it your way.
Five ways to wind down. Pick one, then move the lid.
The desktop softens, then slips into darkness.
0% closedReduced motion is on. The preview uses Fade and keeps the laptop still.
A little atmosphere.
Nothing extra.
Made to feel at home on your Mac,
and stay out of your way.
Follows your movement.
Stop halfway and the effect holds. Open your lid and everything comes back into focus.
Always in your hands.
Only the built-in display changes. Pause from the menu bar or press ⌃⌥⌘K to clear the effect.
Dusk 1.2.1 · MIT licensed
Make it part
of your Mac.
Get the universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel, or build from source. Free to use, change, and make your own.
Download DMG & release notesBuild from source
git clone https://github.com/neeraj15022001/dusk.git
cd dusk
bash scripts/build-app.sh
open dist/Dusk.appRequires macOS 13+, Swift 5.9+, and Xcode Command Line Tools. Install the tools with xcode-select --install if needed.
Downloads and local builds are ad-hoc signed, not Developer ID signed or notarized. macOS may block the first launch; see the release's installation notes before opening.
A few things to know.
Will it work on my MacBook?
Automatic effects need a compatible Apple HID hinge angle sensor. Development checks covered an M3 MacBook Air; support varies by model. Unsupported sensors leave your desktop clear, and you can still use the app’s simulator and four-second preview. See compatibility notes.
Does the website read my actual hinge angle?
No. This is a synthetic Three.js demonstration controlled by your mouse, touch, or keyboard. The native Dusk app reads the hinge sensor locally. The browser preview approximates the effects; macOS controls the native backdrop blur.
What about accessibility and normal sleep?
Dusk uses Fade when Reduce Motion is enabled. It keeps normal macOS sleep behavior and clears effects on pause, quit, sleep, and stale sensor readings. The overlay is a visual effect, not a lock screen or a privacy boundary.
Can I contribute, including with AI tools?
Yes. Dusk was built with substantial Codex assistance under the maintainer’s direction. Focused patches, hardware reports, and accessibility improvements are welcome. Read the contribution guide and AI policy.