Releases: IMisbahk/studybar
Release list
v2.14.12
Full Changelog: v2.14.11...v2.14.12
v2.14.11
Full Changelog: v2.14.1...v2.14.11
v2.14.1
v2.14.0
v2.13.5
v2.13.0
v2.12.2
StudyBar 2.12.1
StudyBar 2.12.1 — Smoother first launch
Less System Settings hunting. Permissions are optional and only asked when you want them.
What's new
Permissions only when you opt in
- No notification prompt on startup — asked only if you enable notifications in onboarding or turn on reminders
- Global keyboard shortcuts (⌥⌘) are optional — off by default; shortcuts still work while the menu bar popover is open
- Onboarding Skip for Now on the permissions step — app is fully usable without granting anything
Settings clarity
- Toggle for global shortcuts with live status
- One-tap Open Accessibility Settings only if you enabled global shortcuts but haven't granted access yet
First install — macOS may block the app once
StudyBar is distributed outside the App Store and is not notarized (that requires a paid Apple Developer account). The first time you open it, macOS may say the app can't be checked for malware. This is normal for indie Mac apps.
Easiest fix (one time only):
- Open Applications in Finder
- Right-click
StudyBar.app→ Open - Click Open in the dialog
After that, double-click works forever. No need to dig through System Settings unless you prefer Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Terminal alternative: xattr -cr /Applications/StudyBar.app
Install script (strips quarantine automatically):
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IMisbahk/studybar/main/scripts/install-release.sh | bashStudyBar lives in the menu bar (book icon) — there is no Dock icon.
Upgrade from 2.12.0
Download the DMG, replace the app in Applications, or use in-app update when idle.
StudyBar 2.12
StudyBar 2.12 — Onboarding & Session Log
Small but important quality-of-life fixes.
What's new
Onboarding that actually shows up
The welcome tour no longer uses a sheet inside the menu bar popover (those break on macOS). It renders inline when you first launch with no subjects.
Settings → Show Welcome Tour lets you replay it anytime.
Session log — pick what you delete
Timeline → Session log now supports:
- Click to select a session; ⌘-click for multiple
- Select All / Deselect All for the current search
- Delete Selected with confirmation
- "Delete all under 5 min" is still there as a shortcut
Upgrade
Download the DMG from GitHub Releases, drag to Applications, and replace the existing app. Your data is unchanged.
Full Changelog: v2.1.0...v2.12.0
StudyBar 2.1
StudyBar 2.1 — Themes & Appearance
Make StudyBar yours. Pick an accent palette, tune the menu bar, and style the floating timer — all local, no account.
What's new in 2.1
Color themes
Seven built-in palettes that tint progress rings, goal rings, charts, and highlights:
- Classic — system blue
- Forest — calm greens
- Sunset — warm coral
- Lavender — soft purple
- Ocean — deep teal
- Rose — pink accent
- Monochrome — minimal slate
Open Settings → Themes & Appearance (menu bar popover or dashboard) to preview and apply.
Menu bar styles
- Standard — icon + countdown (default)
- Compact — tighter layout, smaller timer text
- Minimal — timer text only while a session is active
Typography & floating timer
- Rounded timer digits — optional rounded font for countdown text
- Themed floating timer border — accent-colored border on the floating panel (toggle off for a subtler look)
Upgrade from 2.0
Download the DMG, drag StudyBar to Applications, and replace the existing app. Your subjects, history, goals, and achievements are unchanged.
Automatic updates will offer 2.1 when you're idle (if enabled in Settings → Updates).
Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.1.0