JankyBorders
JankyBorders is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. A lightweight window border system for macOS. It has 3,883 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at FelixKratz/JankyBorders.
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About JankyBorders
JankyBorders is a lightweight tool designed to add colored borders to user windows on macOS 14.0+. It enhances the user experience by visually highlighting the currently focused window without relying on the accessibility API, thereby being faster than comparable tools.
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Is JankyBorders free and open source?
Yes. JankyBorders's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install JankyBorders?
Download the installer for macOS from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.9.0).
Is JankyBorders still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on May 14, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.