OverflowBar 1.0.16
OverflowBar 1.0.16
OverflowBar 1.0.16 is a stable patch release that clarifies menu-bar activation status without changing the fast activation behavior.
Fixed
- WindowServer-backed menu-bar items now show a fast activation indicator in Settings instead of a misleading warning triangle.
- The warning indicator is reserved for items with no available activation path.
- Preserved the non-blocking menu-bar scanner and low-latency activation path from the previous stability fixes.
Verification
- Debug and Release builds completed successfully.
- Installed Release build loaded 14 of 14 menu-bar icons in Settings.
- WindowServer-backed rows reported
bolt.fillwith the help textUses fast WindowServer activation. - Release DMG verification and SHA-256 checks are included with the release assets.
Install
Recommended: DMG
- Download
OverflowBar-1.0.16.dmg. - Open the disk image and drag OverflowBar to Applications.
- Replace an older copy when prompted.
Alternative: Homebrew
brew tap EvanProgramming/overflowbar https://github.com/EvanProgramming/OverflowBar.git
brew install --cask EvanProgramming/overflowbar/overflowbarHomebrew installs the same Apple Silicon DMG. The current community build is
ad-hoc signed, so macOS may require a one-time Control-click → Open
confirmation. Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions are still required.
Compatibility
- macOS 15 or later; macOS 26 uses Liquid Glass.
- Public DMG contains an Apple Silicon build.
- Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions are required for the complete experience.