dorso

# [Dorso](https://dorso.app/)

**A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch.**

Dorso monitors your posture in real-time using either your Mac's camera or AirPods motion sensors. When it detects that you're slouching, it progressively blurs your screen to remind you to sit up straight. Maintain good posture, and the blur clears instantly.

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**Join our Discord** to share feedback, get help, suggest features, and connect with other Dorso users!

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  <video src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/de02c78b-c6c4-4ddc-9650-320e7267921a" width="640" autoplay loop muted playsinline>
    Dorso demo: slouching triggers screen blur, good posture keeps it clear
  </video>
</p>

## Screenshots

<p align="center">
  <img src="assets/dorso_onboarding.png" width="320" alt="Onboarding - Choose Tracking Method">
  <img src="assets/dorso_settings.png" width="400" alt="Settings">
</p>

<p align="center">
  <img src="assets/dorso_menubar.png" width="280" alt="Menu Bar">
  <img src="assets/dorso_analytics.png" width="400" alt="Analytics Dashboard">
</p>

## Features

- **Two tracking methods** - Use your camera (Vision framework) or AirPods motion sensors
- **AirPods motion tracking** - Track posture without camera using AirPods Pro, Max, or 3rd gen+ (macOS 14+)
- **Progressive screen blur** - Gentle visual reminder that intensifies with worse posture
- **Menu bar controls** - Easy access to settings, calibration, and status from the menu bar
- **Multi-display support** - Works across all connected monitors
- **Privacy-focused** - All processing happens locally on your Mac
- **Lightweight** - Runs as a background app with minimal resource usage
- **Optional Dock visibility** - Show in Dock and Cmd+Tab app switcher when preferred
- **No account required** - No signup, no cloud, no tracking

## Installation

### Homebrew (Recommended)

```bash
brew install dorso
```

### Manual Download

1. Download the latest `Dorso-vX.X.X.dmg` or `.zip` from the [Releases](../../releases) page
2. Open the DMG and drag `Dorso.app` to your Applications folder
3. Launch normally - no Gatekeeper warnings (app is signed and notarized)

### Permissions

**Camera Mode:** Requires camera access. When you first launch the app, macOS will ask for permission.

**AirPods Mode:** Requires Motion & Fitness Activity permission (macOS 14+). This allows the app to read head motion data from your AirPods.

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