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DarkModeBuddy for Mac

Automatically switch between light and dark modes based on ambient light sensor

Quick answer: DarkModeBuddy is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask darkmodebuddy. The project is open source. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What DarkModeBuddy is

DarkModeBuddy is a utility for macOS: automatically switch between light and dark modes based on ambient light sensor.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/insidegui/DarkModeBuddy.

How to install DarkModeBuddy

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask darkmodebuddy.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DarkModeBuddy on Mac?

Run brew install --cask darkmodebuddy in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is DarkModeBuddy open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: insidegui/DarkModeBuddy.

Does DarkModeBuddy run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is DarkModeBuddy?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6761 in this catalogue.

What version of DarkModeBuddy is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2,13.