Fader

What it does

A lightweight macOS menu bar app that automatically minimizes background windows when you switch apps — so you always have a clean, focused workspace.

Fader — A focus utility for macOS. Watches your active app and quietly hides the rest. Available now on the Mac App Store.

A focus utility for macOS. Switch focus, and Fader gently hides everything you weren't using. No clutter, no Mission Control, no permissions, no thinking. Background windows are hidden the moment you switch apps, keeping your screen clean without lifting a finger. Keep any app always visible. Pin from the menu bar or with a keyboard shortcut — it stays put no matter what. Set how quickly windows fade, from instant to 3 seconds. Tune it until it feels completely natural. Toggle Fader or pin the active app without ever touching the mouse. Set your own shortcuts in Settings. Flip Fader on or off from the menu bar with one click. No menus, no settings — instant focus or instant clutter, your…from eythor.com

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