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Thaw

Ch 066.9of 25 Menu Bar Customization Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Hide menu itemsYes
  4. 4Rearrange itemsYes
  5. 5Group menu itemsYes
  6. 6Custom menu itemsYes
  7. 7Keyboard shortcutsYes
  8. 8Multiple displaysYes
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Overview

Thaw is ranked #6 of 25 in menu bar customization software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

Thaw plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free No purchase · no subscription · no upgrade fee for new macOS versions github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on menu bar customization software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Hide menu items
Yesgithub.com
Rearrange items
Yesgithub.com
Group menu items
Yesgithub.com
Custom menu items
Yesgithub.com
Keyboard shortcuts
Yesgithub.com
Multiple displays
Yesgithub.com
Notch support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Thaw is an open-source macOS menu bar manager that hides, reveals, and arranges menu bar items.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Layouts
Users can save configurations as profiles and bind them to a display, Space, or Focus filter.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Triggers
Triggers can reveal or hide items based on conditions such as battery level, Wi-Fi network, active Focus, or a script result.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Appearance
Thaw supports menu bar tint, gradients, shadows, borders, custom shapes, and appearance settings for light and dark mode.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
macOS support
The project says Thaw supports macOS 26 and 27 and requires macOS 26 or later to install.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
Thaw supports a Raycast extension and thaw:// deep links that can be used with tools including Alfred, Shortcuts, Keyboard Maestro, and BetterTouchTool.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
Thaw says it requires no account and has no tracking, analytics, or telemetry.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Permissions
Accessibility is requested on first launch; Screen Recording is optional for live item previews and wallpaper-derived tinting.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security
The project says release builds are Developer ID-signed and notarized, and in-app updates use HTTPS and Sparkle EdDSA authentication.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security support
Only the latest stable release is supported for security fixes, and the project aims to acknowledge vulnerability reports within 48 hours.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
Thaw is available under the GPL-3.0 license.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Installation
Thaw can be installed with Homebrew or downloaded as a DMG from the latest GitHub release.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended user
The security assurance document describes Thaw as a local macOS utility for a single interactive user on their own Mac.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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