RenderFocus

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Beta.

RenderFocus operates at the lowest levels of the Darwin kernel. To ensure absolute stability across all Apple Silicon architectures, we are currently limiting access. Request an invite below, and we will manually review and approve testers based on hardware profiles.

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Compatibility

System Requirements

Processor
Asymmetric core architecture required
Apple Silicon (M1+)
Operating System
SMAppService API dependency
macOS 13.0 Ventura+
Authentication
Kernel-level privilege authorization
Touch ID / Password
Disk Space
Lightweight native binary
~25 MB
Setup

Up and Running in 60 Seconds.

1

Download & Open

Download the .dmg file and drag RenderFocus into your Applications folder.

2

Authorize with Touch ID

On first launch, RenderFocus will request one-time biometric approval to install its secure XPC daemon via SMAppService.

3

Select Your Target App

Click the menu bar icon, choose the application you want to prioritize from the list.

4

Activate Focus

Hit the focus button. Background threads are instantly restricted to E-Cores. Your app now owns the P-Core cluster.

Package

What You Get.

Native Menu Bar App

Lightweight SwiftUI interface that lives in your menu bar. Always one click away, never in the way.

Secure XPC Daemon

Privilege-separated background service installed via Apple's SMAppService. Handles kernel-level thread management.

Fully Offline

Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero network calls. Everything runs locally on your machine.

Changelog

Release Notes

v1.0.0 Latest
Feb 2026
  • Initial public release with full P-Core / E-Core thread management
  • XNU kernel integration via taskpolicy(2) QoS manipulation
  • Secure XPC daemon with SMAppService and Touch ID authorization
  • Real-time core visualization and per-application thread monitoring
  • Native SwiftUI menu bar interface with 1-click hardware lock

Ready to Take Control?

Stop sharing your Performance Cores with background noise. Join the beta and be among the first to own your hardware.

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