Adding a Border to Your Active macOS Window with Alan

If you find it hard to distinguish active windows on your Mac, whether due to aging eyes or declining contrast, there’s a simple solution. I created a small macOS app called “Alan” that adds a customizable border around the currently active window.

Alan allows users to set the border width and choose different colors for light and dark modes in its preferences. Once installed, it enhances window visibility, making it easier to focus and work efficiently.

The app is straightforward and easy to use. You can download a notarized version of Alan here. A demo video is available to show how it works.

For those who prefer a cleaner workspace, Alan’s icon can be hidden from the Dock with a quick Terminal command: “defaults write studio.retina.Alan hideDock -bool true”. After executing this command and relaunching the app, its icon will no longer display in the Dock.

In conclusion, Alan is a simple yet effective tool to improve window visibility on macOS, especially for users seeking better contrast and focus.

FAQs:
Q: Is Alan compatible with the latest macOS versions?
A: Yes, Alan is designed to work with recent macOS releases.

Q: Can I customize the border color and width?
A: Absolutely, these options are available in the app’s preferences.

Q: How do I hide Alan’s icon in the Dock?
A: Use the Terminal command provided above, then relaunch the app.

Q: Is Alan free?
A: Yes, Alan is available for free download.