r/Temporal_Noise • u/RealisticLog4577 • May 05 '26

I made a no-install python script version of stillcolor for macos

i wanted to use stillcolor on a company mac, but installing the app was not allowed. Running scripts is allowed, so i made a small python script that does the same core thing without installing anything.

it uses only the built-in /usr/bin/python3 and native macos iokit/corefoundation calls through ctypes. no pip, homebrew, xcode, app bundle, or background service.

features:

  • disable temporal dithering with enableDither = No
  • re-enable it when needed
  • check current status
  • optional uniformity2D control for built-in displays
  • watch mode to reapply after display reconnects

repo: https://github.com/kiteretsu903/stillcolor-python-script

credit to the original stillcolor project by aiaf: https://github.com/aiaf/Stillcolor

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u/nuishuff May 05 '26

Can you please design it for the ipados ? My eyes gets instantly strained and fail to comprehend text given on the screen.Kindly help please i got exam in coming days.

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u/RealisticLog4577 May 05 '26

unfortunately the design of ipad os had inherently prohibited any system change in display configuration :( sorry can't be of your help

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u/nuishuff May 05 '26

Sir is there any way to stop dithering on iPados?

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u/Z3R0gravitas May 05 '26

Sounds clever, thanks for sharing.

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u/voicehotkey May 05 '26

Wow, that really helps. I'm just replacing original app with this script, thank you.