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