{
  "id": 18351365,
  "title": "Window Sweaters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/window-sweaters",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:50:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://github.com/saragordic/window-sweaters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A simple Mac application called Window Sweaters adds a touch of warmth to your desktop by giving window borders a knitted sweater look. You can download the source code from the GitHub repository (<https://github.com/saragordic/window-sweaters>) and install it by following the provided instructions. Once installed, open the application from the Applications folder or grab the latest ZIP from the Releases page and drag it into the Applications folder.\n\nThe app allows you to customize each window with different sweater styles, patterns, border widths, and stitch sizes. You can access these options by clicking the yarn icon in the menu bar. You can pause the sweaters or quit the app using the menu bar options. To revert a window to its original appearance, simply open the Apps menu and untick the respective app.\n\nIf you only want to apply sweaters to specific apps, choose the \"Turn Off for All Apps\" option and then tick the ones you prefer. Each app will have its own unique sweater, while other windows will remain unchanged. Any new windows you open will also have their own sweater. By selecting \"By App,\" each app gets its own distinct sweater. Alternatively, you can choose the \"Zigzag\" option for a softer, cohesive look using colors inspired by the app icons.\n\nThe application currently supports 37 custom sweaters, with more being added regularly. The sweater designs feature hand-picked colors and patterns. You can view the full list of sweaters and their details in the catalogue, or download the By App PDF. Keep in mind that the 37 custom sweaters maintain their individual colors and patterns, while other apps inherit colors from their icons, softened into yarn, and featuring a two-color zigzag, picnic, or twinkle sweater in By App mode.\n\nThe sweaters use the same pattern for each app, preserving consistency. In cases where an app icon lacks a usable color, the app will fall back to a stable color chosen from its name. The app locally samples icons when needed and generates the colors. The selected color is stored in the app's settings. While the app is being developed by the author, some rough edges may still be present. The app is compatible with macOS 13 or later, running on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. Some testing has been conducted on Apple Silicon with macOS 26, but older macOS versions and Intel Macs may not have received the same level of testing.\n\nThe app utilizes private macOS window APIs, meaning that system updates could potentially impact its functionality. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, open an issue and provide details such as your macOS version, Mac model, and whether you're using a different screen. The reproduction steps are helpful in troubleshooting. The application requires Apple's Command Line Tools (xcode-select --install) and Python 3 for installation. The installer creates a backup of any existing local installation before replacing it. You can find the configuration files in the /outputs/Window Sweaters.app folder, and they will retain their original names, allowing your existing settings to remain intact.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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