Welcome to Alan! This simple application helps you draw a border around the active window on your macOS. With Alan, you can easily highlight any window for better visibility, making your multitasking experience smoother.
To get started, you need to download Alan from our releases page. Follow these steps:
- Click this link: Visit this page to download Alan.
- On the releases page, look for the latest version at the top of the list.
- Download the file for macOS. The file should end with
.dmgor.zip. - Open the downloaded file.
- Drag the Alan application into your Applications folder.
Once you have installed Alan, you are ready to start using it!
- macOS Version: Requires macOS 10.14 or later.
- Space: At least 50 MB free space.
- RAM: Minimum of 4 GB of RAM recommended for the best experience.
After installation, you can launch Alan by following these steps:
- Open your Applications folder.
- Find and double-click on the Alan icon.
- Once the app opens, click anywhere in the active window to draw a border around it.
You can adjust the thickness and color of the border right from the settings menu in the app. More features include:
- Customizable border styles (dashed, solid, dotted).
- Option to save your settings for future use.
This makes it easy to remember your preferred settings every time you use the application.
- To quickly highlight multiple windows, open each one and use Alan to mark each as needed.
- Use the settings menu to experiment with different colors to find what suits your workspace best.
- If you close Alan, the borders remain until you close the apps or unselect the border option in the menu.
No, Alan requires macOS 10.14 or later.
Yes, Alan is completely free.
Make sure you have downloaded the latest version. If you still encounter issues, try restarting your Mac and launching the application again.
If you need help using Alan or have questions, visit the GitHub Issues page. You can report bugs, request features, or seek assistance from the community.
Keep an eye on the releases page for updates. We regularly enhance Alan with new features and improvements based on user feedback.
Thank you for choosing Alan! We hope it simplifies your workflow.