Calmly Writer
calmlywriter.com
Minimalist distraction-free writing app that fades out everything except the paragraph you are currently writing.
Why it is useful
The focus mode dims all text except the active paragraph, forcing attention on what you are writing rather than what you have written. No markdown toolbar clutter — just a clean canvas that gets out of the way.
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