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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
Sep 28, 2023 9:07am 2.1.1,59 0 VERSION_BUMP fdad3c4c
Sep 27, 2023 8:58am 2.1,58 0 VERSION_BUMP bd1c089a
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