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focus blur

Stop the screen noise. Automatically blur or dim background windows to keep your focus exactly where it belongs.

🌫️ Glass Blur

Clear your background. Softly blur out other windows so they don't pull your eyes away.

🧱 Mosaic Pixelate

Turn visual clutter into abstract blocks for zero cognitive distractions.

🌑 Smart Dimming

Fade the noise. Dim everything but the window you're working in.

Setup & Quick Start Guide

1. Bypass Block: If macOS says "blocked", go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway at the bottom.

2. Permissions: Grant Accessibility in System Settings so the app can track your active window.

3. Use: Give your mouse a shake or press ⌘+B to toggle the blur effect instantly.

4. Customize: Use the dotted circle icon in your Menu Bar to switch modes (Blur, Pixel, Dim).

App won't open / "Damaged"?

Why? Since this app isn't signed with a paid Apple Developer certificate, macOS may report it as "damaged". It's not actually damaged—it's just a security block.

Fix 1: Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and look for an "Open Anyway" button.

Fix 2 (The Terminal Way):

  1. Open Terminal (search in Spotlight).
  2. Type xattr -cr (with a space at the end).
  3. Drag the Focus Blur.app into the Terminal and press Enter.
Gray overlay instead of blur?

Check your system’s transparency settings:

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Go to Accessibility → Display.
  3. Make sure Reduce Transparency is turned OFF.