Thaw

Thaw contributors · An open-source Mac menu-bar manager with hidden sections, item search, layout profiles and launcher integrations.

CaskMenu BarAuto-updatesApple silicon · Intel
From homebrew/cask
30-day installs502#265 in App
1-year installs3KLast 365 days
Latest version3.0.0-beta.25 days ago · Oct 7
Download size9.4MBarm64 / x86_64 · zip
Release cadenceWeekly6 releases in 30 days
  1. 3.0.0-beta.2

    LatestOct 7 · Wed

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Oct 7 02:17

    Adds running-app triggers, launcher links and missing-item recovery.

    Changes
    Shows selected items while an app runs and restores the saved layout on quit.Adds thaw:// links for opening items and applying profiles.Adds a troubleshooting action to restore missing menu-bar items.Adds gradient-angle controls and restricted-layout badges.Disables automatic overflow by default unless already configured.Removes menu-bar click history and unused-item suggestions.
  2. 3.0.0-beta.1

    Oct 2 · Fri

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Oct 2 04:34

    Introduces the macOS 27 beta with folders and live-activity controls.

    Changes
    Adds menu-item folders and opening items by letter.Adds rounded screen corners and selectable item icons.Adds an option to retain Live Activities and camera indicators.Fixes Settings crashes on notched MacBooks and at 110% zoom.Fixes rearrangement loops around Thaw icons and limited menu-bar space.
  3. 2.1.0-beta.6

    Oct 1 · Thu

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Oct 1 02:30

    Improves hidden-item persistence and pauses failing automatic moves.

    Changes
    Lets opened items remain visible up to 30 seconds after their menus close.Pauses automatic moves when repeated failures shuffle items.Keeps items dropped into Always Hidden in that section.Stabilizes the Thaw icon after reconnecting a notched Mac display.Directs macOS 27 users to the compatible beta update channel.

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