Launching today

FocusFrame
Dim every window except the one you're working in
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Dim every window except the one you're working in
2 followers
Most productivity apps try to block distractions. FocusFrame takes a different approach — it just dims everything that isn't your active window. Press ⌘⇧F and a smooth dark overlay covers your entire screen except the window you're in. Click another window and the spotlight follows instantly. Press the shortcut again to turn it off. That's it. No settings to configure. No onboarding. It just works.


Hey PH! 👋 Ruben here, I built FocusFrame.
The idea came from a simple frustration: I'd be deep in a coding session and my eyes kept drifting to Slack notifications, browser tabs, terminal output — all the visual noise sitting around my editor. I tried full-screen mode but then I couldn't reference anything. I tried hiding apps but that was too much friction.
I just wanted everything else to go dark.
I couldn't find anything that did exactly that — lightweight, free, no subscription, no account, just a keyboard shortcut that dims everything except what I'm looking at. So I built it over a weekend.
It's been on my own Mac every day since. Today I'm sharing it.
Feedback Request
A few things I'd love your feedback on:
Does the default dim intensity feel right?
Would you want a custom shortcut option?
Any edge cases where it breaks (fullscreen apps, games, etc.)?
Download is free at focusframe.cloud — no email, no signup, just a DMG. If it saves you even a little mental energy, consider buying me a coffee ☕
Happy to answer any questions below!