Dynamic Dark Mode
Dynamic Dark Mode is a macOS utility that automatically switches between light and dark appearance modes based on time of day, ambient light conditions, or user-defined schedules. It extends macOS's built-in dark mode functionality by providing finer control over when the system theme changes, allowing users to set custom transition times or let the app adjust appearance based on sunset and sunrise. The app runs in the menu bar and is typically used by people who prefer dark mode in the evening but light mode during daytime hours, or who want theme changes to follow a specific schedule rather than being tied to the system-wide setting.
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1 suggestionWe could not find recent information about Dynamic Dark Mode's development status or whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. Based on the bundle ID (io.github.apollozhu.Dynamic), this appears to be an open-source project. Contact the developer directly via the GitHub repository or project page to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. If the app is still maintained, an update may be available; if development has stalled, you should be aware that an Intel-only build will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027). As an alternative, macOS's native dark mode scheduler (which has improved in recent releases) may cover your needs without requiring a third-party utility, or you can explore other maintained theme-switching apps on the Mac App Store that explicitly advertise Apple Silicon compatibility.
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