thaw
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Description:
Menu bar manager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Feb 6, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 478  |  Forks: 4  |  Language: Swift  |  Category: System utilities
Tags: menu-bar productivity macos system-utilities open-source
Install: brew install --cask thaw
About:
Thaw is a macOS menu bar manager that helps users organize and declutter their system tray icons. It provides quick access to hidden menu bar items and allows for customizable visibility toggles, improving workflow efficiency and reducing desktop clutter.
Key Features:
  • Menu bar icon organization
  • Quick access to hidden items
  • Customizable visibility toggles
  • Lightweight and native macOS integration
  • Open-source with Swift development
Use Cases:
  • Managing cluttered menu bar icons on macOS
  • Quickly accessing hidden system or app tray items for productivity
Alternatives:
  • Bartender – Bartender is a commercial alternative with more advanced customization features, while Thaw is free and open-source.
  • Hidden Bar – Hidden Bar focuses on hiding menu bar items, whereas Thaw offers both hiding and organizational management.
Version History
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Feb 6, 2026 9:40am 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6727888a