MemoryAlert v1.0.0

MemoryAlert v1.0.0

A lightweight macOS menu bar app that monitors process memory usage and alerts you when configurable thresholds are exceeded.

Features

• Monitor multiple processes — Track memory for any GUI or menu bar app
• Flexible thresholds — Set alerts in GB or MB (e.g., 5GB, 500MB)
• Multiple alert types — macOS notifications + optional sound alerts
• Visual indicators — Status colors show which processes are over threshold
• Persists across restarts — Your settings are saved
• Launch at login — Optional automatic startup

Threshold Configuration

• Enter thresholds as GB (e.g., 5 or 5GB) or MB (e.g., 500MB)
• Quick presets: 5/10/15 GB, 2/4/8 GB, 500MB/1GB
• Up to 5 thresholds per process

Notifications

• Time-sensitive notifications for priority delivery
• Breaks through Focus modes when enabled
• Tip: For persistent alerts, go to System Settings > Notifications > MemoryAlert and set style to "Alerts"

Requirements

• macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later

Installation

1. Download MemoryAlert.zip
2. Unzip and drag MemoryAlert.app to your Applications folder
3. Launch the app — it will appear in your menu bar
4. Grant notification permissions when prompted

Note

On first launch, macOS may show a security warning since the app is not notarized. Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass this warning.