iBar-Menubar icon control tool

The software you are asking about, iBar-Menubar icon control tool, is a specific utility for macOS designed to manage and reduce clutter in the Mac menu bar.

It is one of several apps (like Bartender, Ice, and Hidden Bar) created to solve the common issue of having too many application icons crowding the menu bar, especially on MacBooks with the screen notch.

Here is a summary of its features and requirements:

Key Features of iBar

• Hide/Show Icons: The primary function is to give you control over which third-party application icons are visible in your menu bar.

• Aggregation Mode (Notch Screen Fix): This is a key feature for MacBook Pro/Air models with the display notch.

  • It hides the cluttering icons from the main menu bar.

  • It displays those hidden icons in a floating aggregation window that appears below the menu bar and the notch. This allows you to utilize the full vertical space of the screen without losing access to your icons.

• Normal Mode (Fold/Unfold): For Macs without a notch, it supports folding selected icons into a single control point, which can be expanded to show the hidden icons when clicked.

• Icon Customization:

  • Customize Order: Allows you to drag and drop icons within iBar's preferences to change their display order.

  • Always Hidden: You can set certain icons to be permanently hidden so they never appear in the folded or aggregated view.

• Customizable Gaps: Supports adjusting the spacing between menu bar icons (default, smaller, small, no gaps) to optimize space usage.

iBar is an excellent, dedicated tool for Mac users who want to declutter their menu bar and efficiently access hidden application icons, particularly those facing the space constraints caused by the display notch.