macOS app to reduce eye strain (open-source)
my first app, a Mac menu bar utility to remind you to blink more. any feedback would be much appreciated. or make it your own and share :)
macOS app to reduce eye strain (open-source) launched on March 25, 2025 with 43 votes, #573 of 7,215 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This open-source macOS menu bar utility reminds users to blink more frequently, helping reduce eye strain during extended screen time. Designed as a simple, accessible tool for anyone spending long hours at a computer, it runs quietly in the background and sends periodic notifications. The app is freely available on GitHub for users to try, modify, and share, making it ideal for developers and tech-savvy users who want lightweight eye care assistance.
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From the sources
open-source macOS app to help with digital eye strain - GitHub - oxremy/BlinkMore: open-source macOS app to help with digital eye strain
BlinkMoreFree is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more. If you like the free version consider BlinkMore . Main difference: eye tracking turns on/off based on the app you are using, saving energy by only turning on for apps you choose. I like to use with text-heavy tasks like reading/research. Everything happens right on your Mac—no data leaves your device or sticks around after you close the app. No accounts or personal informationfrom github.com
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