finbar ☆
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Description:
Menu bar searching utility
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.17.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: menu-bar search productivity launcher macos
Install: brew install --cask finbar
About:
Finbar is a macOS menu bar utility that enables lightning-fast searching for applications, files, and contacts directly from the menu bar. It provides a streamlined workflow by eliminating the need to switch between desktop spaces or use Spotlight. The tool offers customizable search scopes and keyboard shortcuts for instant access to your most-used resources.
Key Features:
  • Instant menu bar search access via customizable keyboard shortcut
  • Smart filtering for applications, files, and contacts
  • Customizable search scopes and sources
  • Lightweight and non-intrusive background operation
  • Native macOS integration and design
Use Cases:
  • Quickly launching applications without using Spotlight or Dock
  • Finding and opening project files directly from the menu bar
  • Searching contacts for email addresses or phone numbers
  • Switching between recently used documents efficiently
Alternatives:
  • Spotlight – Built-in but less customizable; Finbar offers more focused search scopes
  • Alfred – More feature-rich but heavier; Finbar is simpler and more focused on menu bar search
  • Raycast – Modern alternative with extensions; Finbar is more lightweight and menu-centric
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 16, 2026 6:57pm 1.17.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 945c344e
Jan 21, 2026 7:00pm 1.17.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 55eef58e
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