Language: English · 简体中文
English is the default language for this repository and its documentation entry page. StatusPerch itself can follow the macOS language or be switched explicitly between English and Simplified Chinese.
A quieter menu bar for macOS.
Local · Lightweight · Permission-free · English & 简体中文
Product website · Download the latest release · English manual · 简体中文手册
StatusPerch is a compact native macOS utility that places a movable boundary in the menu bar. Put low-frequency status items to the left of the boundary, then hide or reveal them with one click.
Setup order: occasional apps → divider → chevron → clock and always-visible controls.
| Version | System | Architecture | Installer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1 | macOS 13 Ventura or later | Apple silicon + Intel (Universal 2) | StatusPerch-1.0.1-Universal.dmg |
SHA-256: 239ee4ff1cc75bd7d5b2a8154cacc03e71e24e5931a403ebecade252433eb827
The checksum is also provided as a separate SHA256SUMS file on the Releases page.
Current signing status: 1.0.1 is ad-hoc signed but not Apple-notarized. For the first launch, Control-click StatusPerch in Applications and choose Open. Never disable Gatekeeper. See the safe installation guide.
macOS 27: Version 1.0.1 restores collection for Apple's redesigned menu bar. After upgrading, Command-drag the divider, chevron, and collected items into order once. Hidden items move into the system
«overflow area while collapsed. Extended is the recommended default for complete collection; Standard and Compact are optional shorter ranges for smaller icon groups.
- Hide and reveal low-frequency menu-bar items with one click.
- Reorder StatusPerch and other compatible status items using Command-drag.
- Choose Compact, Standard, or Extended collection range on macOS 27.
- Automatically hide after 5, 10, or 30 seconds.
- Launch at login with a compatibility fallback for the current build.
- Follow the system language or choose English / Simplified Chinese.
- Follow Light or Dark appearance automatically.
- Keep menu-bar organization local with no analytics or accounts; optional weekly update checks can be switched off.
- Check for stable updates automatically or manually, then download directly without opening a GitHub web page.
- Native Universal 2 build for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
- Download and open the DMG.
- Drag StatusPerch into Applications.
- Control-click StatusPerch and choose Open on the first launch.
- Hold Command and drag the chevron and boundary to the desired positions.
- Move items you want to collect to the left of the boundary.
- Click the chevron to hide or reveal the collected area.
Right-click the chevron to configure collection range, auto-hide, Launch at Login, language, software updates, issue reporting, help, or quit.
StatusPerch uses the ordering behavior provided by macOS. Some Apple system items and third-party apps may not support Command-drag. macOS does not provide a general public API for displaying arbitrary third-party status items in a true second row; StatusPerch therefore focuses on reliable native hiding rather than simulating one.
- User manual language index
- English user manual
- 简体中文用户手册
- Privacy
- Security policy
- Support
- Changelog
- 1.0.1 release notes
StatusPerch does not require an account or contain analytics. Menu-bar organization stays local and works without Screen Recording or Accessibility access. Its only network feature checks GitHub Releases at most weekly or on demand, and can be disabled. Read the full privacy statement.
This public repository contains user documentation, release notes, brand artwork, checksums, and downloadable binary releases. It intentionally does not contain application source code. The official installers are available only from this repository's Releases page.
The StatusPerch application and brand assets are proprietary freeware. You may download and use the official unmodified application at no charge under the terms in LICENSE.md. Third-party notices are bundled inside the application.
StatusPerch 是一款轻量、原生、本地优先的 macOS 菜单栏收纳工具。将低频图标放到边界左侧，即可通过箭头一键收起或展开；可选择每周或手动检查正式版更新。
1.0.1 尚未经过 Apple 公证，首次运行请在“应用程序”中���住 Control 点击 StatusPerch，然后选择“打开”；不要关闭 Gatekeeper。macOS 27 用户升级后需按住 Command 重新排列一次小竖线、箭头和待收纳图标。