menubarx ☆
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Description:
Menu bar browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: browser menu-bar productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask menubarx
About:
MenubarX is a compact, native macOS browser that runs entirely in the menu bar. It provides quick access to web apps and sites without a full browser window, featuring a command palette for instant navigation. The tool is designed for users who need lightweight, distraction-free web access while working.
Key Features:
  • Runs entirely in the macOS menu bar for minimal footprint
  • Command palette for quick search and navigation
  • Supports multiple tabs and profiles
  • Keyboard-centric workflow
Use Cases:
  • Quickly referencing documentation or dashboards without leaving your main workspace
  • Running lightweight web apps (like Slack or Notion) in a compact window
Alternatives:
  • Epichrome – Creates standalone site-specific browsers from Chrome/Chromium
  • Velja – Advanced browser switcher and link handler with menu bar utilities
  • Firefox (PiP) – Browser with picture-in-picture mode for floating windows
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 2, 2023 2:45pm 1.6.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 96e2136a
Jun 19, 2023 5:55pm 1.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f4c1d66
Mar 29, 2023 10:23pm 1.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e768335
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