Show HN: Monchromate – Smart greyscale browser extension

(monochromate.lirena.in)

41 points | by lirena00 4 days ago ago

11 comments

  • tregoning 3 days ago

    I use the built in accessibility "Color Filters" in Mac with the Menu Bar shortcut to toggle it on/off

    * https://support.apple.com/en-jo/guide/mac-help/mchlp2975/mac

    * https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252274205?sortBy=rank

    • treetalker 3 days ago

      Somewhat related: I really like f.lux's "Darkroom" feature. Although I no longer use the app to reduce blue light after the advent of macOS's Night Shift, Darkroom mode tints the screen completely red (like a red version of Color Filters). It's great for working during the wee hours.

      https://justgetflux.com/

    • lirena00 3 days ago

      yes, definitely I am with you at that point, they are a great way to do this without a doubt although I am a windows user (lol) and also even if it's very fast to toggle the color filters via shortcut keys. I don't think so that I will be willing to toggle it off when I visit any work-related website like GitHub, Figma and such so site exclusion of this extension works really great for me in that perspective.

  • wodniok 3 days ago

    Very nice extension! Sometimes the first image on a page is briefly displayed in color, maybe it's my computer (Firefox under Linux). Is something like this also possible for Android?

    • lirena00 2 days ago

      it takes a bit of time to put filters over website so it is normal to have that but I will see what I can do with it

      and

      androids do usually have a greyscale mode on the devices preinstalled, I can work around a bit to make it compatible with firefox android as well but I think an app is what you are looking for? greyscaling particular apps right?

      • wodniok 2 days ago

        Your plugin for Firefox Android would be great.

        Greyscale mode is an option I'm using right now.

        • lirena00 14 hours ago

          that's great to hear, next release will be focused on this too then :)

  • danieltk76 2 days ago

    This is cool lol. Something Ill definitely use for working into the evenings.

  • lodedeyn 3 days ago

    Just downloaded it. UI looks very nice.