ExtraBar

ExtraBar offers five distinct Display Modes to fit any visual preference and screen setup. Menu Bar mode adds your custom bar as a permanent section alongside system icons; Floating Bar mode detaches it as a movable overlay you can place anywhere on screen; Collapsed mode shrinks everything under a single icon; Notch Mode cleverly hides icons inside the MacBook’s notch area for a clean look; and Hide & Show mode keeps the bar hidden until you invoke it. Navigation is accelerated by fully customizable keyboard shortcuts: you can assign a global hotkey to summon the bar, then use numbers and arrow keys to select actions without touching the mouse. This keyboard-driven interface mirrors the speed of launchers like Raycast but is tailored specifically for your most-used deep links and commands, letting you trigger anything from Spotlight-like quick actions to complex multi-step automations instantly.

Complementing these are Presets and App Folders, which keep your menu bar organized and adaptable. Presets let you create multiple menu bar configurations and switch between them instantly—ideal for context switching between projects, work modes, or roles. For example, a designer might have a preset for Figma design work, another for Slack communication, and a third for administrative tasks. App Folders keep everything tidy by grouping related actions into collapsible menus with dividers, so your bar remains uncluttered even with dozens of entries. Beyond these, ExtraBar works seamlessly with a vast ecosystem of apps like DEVONthink, Fantastical, SparkMail, Drafts, Craft, Ulysses, GoodTask, Bear, and 1Password, turning them into instant-access tools from the menu bar. You can deep link into a DEVONthink database, open a Fantastical calendar view, or generate a new password from 1Password without launching the app first.

Using ExtraBar is straightforward: you select which apps to integrate from a guided onboarding that provides example actions for each chosen app, showing immediate value. You then create your own actions—deep links to specific views, scripts, file openers, or any of the 15 supported types—and drag them into your preferred bar layout. Once configured, ExtraBar becomes a persistent layer above your macOS, always visible or invoked by hotkey, that never requires launching the original app. Because it’s built on local configuration stored in your Application folder, your setup transfers easily via export/import, and there’s no cloud dependency, analytics, or data collection. This approach ensures your personal workflow remains private and under your control, while still offering the flexibility to adapt as your toolset evolves over time.

Concrete use cases demonstrate ExtraBar’s impact across different professions. A designer working in Figma can deep link into specific design files, brand asset folders, or team Slack channels without breaking their flow. A developer might use it to open IDE projects, switch Git branches, or launch a local dev environment with a single click. Managers benefit from joining Zoom standups, viewing dashboards, or messaging key contacts via WhatsApp straight from the menu bar. Power users craft elaborate automations by combining Raycast deep links, Keyboard Maestro macros, and AppleScripts into one accessible strip. Knowledge workers leverage the tool to open daily notes in Obsidian, capture ideas in Drafts, or pull up Notion wikis. Each scenario reduces friction: what once required four to five clicks and app launches now happens in one, compounding into significant time savings.

ExtraBar is built for Mac users who demand efficiency—primarily designers, developers, team managers, and power users—but anyone heavily reliant on desktop productivity apps will find value. It supports macOS 12.4 and later, including the latest macOS versions, and works entirely offline with no data collection. The pricing model is a one-time payment for a lifetime license, no subscriptions, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. ExtraBar is also part of the Appit Studio productivity bundle alongside ExtraDock and DockFlow, offering a unified workflow-enhancing suite for one, two, or three Macs, plus team licensing options. In summary, ExtraBar redefines how you interact with your Mac’s menu bar, turning it from a passive icon tray into a proactive, personalized command center that puts every essential action at your fingertips, saving time and reclaiming focus.

Updated 2026-02-28