asmvik / asmvik/yabai

[request] Opacity-follows-mouse

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Description

Would it be possible to implement opacity-follows-mouse, i.e., the focused window doesn't change but the opacity of the window that the mouse is on is the "active window" opacity?

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No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by locating how yabai tracks the focused window and applies opacity, then determine where the mouse position can be used. Done means the focused window remains unchanged while the window under the mouse receives the active-window opacity.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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