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Thaw

Thaw

Thaw lets Mac users reclaim their menu bar by hiding unused items, searching with a keystroke, and customizing the look—free, open‑source, and privacy‑first.

Key features

  • Hide or reveal any menu bar item with a single click.
  • Search menu items instantly using a keystroke shortcut.
  • Fully customizable appearance to match your workflow.
  • Open‑source and privacy‑first—no tracking or accounts.
  • View latest commit and repository details directly from the app.

Best for

Best for

  • Mac power users
  • Developers
  • Designers

Not ideal for

  • Enterprise teams requiring centralized policy enforcement
  • Non‑technical users unfamiliar with macOS menu bar customization
Productivity Open Source Github Mac Launched 2 weeks ago

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Frequently asked questions

Thaw is a free, open‑source tool that lets you hide unused menu items, search instantly, and style the bar to fit your workflow—all while keeping your data private.
No, Thaw runs locally on your Mac, requires no account, and does not collect or transmit any user data.
Thaw supports macOS 10.15 and later, so it works on most recent and many older Mac systems.

Made by

René R

René

maker
Toni Förster T

Toni Förster

maker

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