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Description:
Tool to hide menu bar icons

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.2,61@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos menu-bar productivity ui-utility desktop-customization

Install: brew install --cask vanilla

About:
Vanilla is a lightweight utility for macOS that allows users to hide specific menu bar icons without quitting the applications. It provides a clean, minimalist interface by temporarily removing clutter from the top-right corner of your screen. This helps maintain focus and creates a more streamlined desktop environment.

Key Features:

Hide menu bar icons with a single click
No configuration files or complex setup required
Lightweight and runs quietly in the background
Compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

Use Cases:

Reducing visual clutter for focused work sessions
Managing menu bar space on smaller MacBook screens

Alternatives:

Bartender – More feature-rich with auto-hide rules, but paid
Hidden Bar – Free alternative with similar core functionality

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 8:13pm	2.2,61	0	VERSION_BUMP	727592eb