BarBoss v1.0.3

BarBoss 1.0.3 adapts its setup to the capabilities of each macOS version.

• macOS 27 keeps automatic per-app menu bar selection.
• macOS 14–26 now shows clear native Command-drag setup in onboarding and Settings.
• Clicking the BarBoss glasses toggles the manually arranged group on older macOS versions.
• Accessibility is no longer requested where it is not needed.
• The DMG now includes a clear drag arrow to Applications.

The attached DMG is signed, notarized, stapled, and supports macOS 14 or later.

BarBoss v1.0.2

What's New in BarBoss v1.0.2

• Sparkle updates fixed: The app now ships as 1.0.2 (build 3) and the public appcast advertises that build, so Check for Updates no longer stops at 1.0.
• Signed update feed: Releases are signed with the BarBoss EdDSA key (SUPublicEDKey) so Sparkle can verify future downloads.
• DMG installer: Clear drag arrow from BarBoss into the Applications folder.

If you already have 1.0 or 1.0.1 installed, download this DMG from the site once. Those builds used a placeholder Sparkle key, so they cannot verify this update in-app. After 1.0.2, Sparkle updates will work normally.

BarBoss v1.0.1

What's New in BarBoss v1.0.1

• DMG Installer Upgrade: Added a sleek modern drag-and-drop arrow from BarBoss to the Applications folder with styled pedestals.
• Interactive Landing Mascot: Scrolling reveals an inside-header X-ray fluoroscopy reflection of our mascot's bones under the floating glass header.
• Menu Bar Management Polish:
  • Removed manual Refresh buttons; now dynamically listens to system application launch and quit events for instant auto-refresh.
  • Expanded two-panel Item Manager heights in Settings and Onboarding.
  • Fully streamlined permissions and onboarding flows.
• Code Signing & Notarization: Fully signed with Apple Developer ID and stapled with Apple Notary ticket for macOS Sonoma & Sequoia.

BarBoss v1.0.0

BarBoss v1.0.0 - Initial Release 🎉

BarBoss is a modern, lightweight menu bar manager for macOS inspired by Bartender.

Features

• Inline Menu Bar Management: Collapse and hide menu bar icons directly in the top bar using draggable separators.
• BarBoss Bar (Floating Bar): Translucent secondary bar beneath the menu bar / notch with Quick Search and actions.
• Global Hotkey & Hover: Toggle visibility with ⌘ + Shift + B or simply hover over the top bar.
• Sparkle Update Management: Integrated update mechanism powered by Sparkle 2.
• Native Settings: Clean SwiftUI settings interface for General, Menu Bar, Hotkeys, Appearance, and Updates.

Download & Install

Download BarBoss.dmg, open it, and drag BarBoss to your Applications folder.