Spotlight Dimmer

by Thomaz Mourav0.7.2

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

A lightweight Windows application that dims inactive displays to highlight the active one

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ThomazMoura.SpotlightDimmer --exact --version 0.7.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Spotlight Dimmer

Spotlight Dimmer uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

spotlight-dimmer-installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Spotlight Dimmer →

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About

Spotlight Dimmer helps you focus by dimming all displays except the one with your currently active window.

Features:

• Ultra-lightweight: Only ~7.6 MB RAM usage

• Real-time Monitoring: Instantly detects window focus changes

• Click-through Overlays: Dimming doesn't interfere with your workflow

• Native Windows API: No browser engine overhead, instant startup

• Auto-reload Config: Changes detected instantly via file system notifications

Perfect for multi-monitor setups!

Installers · v0.7.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Spotlight Dimmer.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Spotlight Dimmer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ThomazMoura.SpotlightDimmer --exact --version 0.7.2. winget downloads the installer from Thomaz Moura and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Spotlight Dimmer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ThomazMoura.SpotlightDimmer --exact 0.7.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Spotlight Dimmer?

Spotlight Dimmer uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: spotlight-dimmer-installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Spotlight Dimmer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ThomazMoura.SpotlightDimmer --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Spotlight Dimmer's Apps & Features entry.

Is Spotlight Dimmer free?

Spotlight Dimmer is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/thomazmoura/spotlight-dimmer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Spotlight Dimmer work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Spotlight Dimmer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Spotlight Dimmer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ThomazMoura.SpotlightDimmer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Spotlight Dimmer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.