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What ExtraBar is

ExtraBar is a customizable macOS menu bar for quick access to apps, deep links, and custom actions. It can appear as a standard menu bar, floating or collapsed bar, notch display, or hide-and-show bar. Actions can open or quit apps, run scripts and macOS Shortcuts, open deep links, make API calls, or simulate keyboard shortcuts. Users can create and group menu items, though hiding and rearranging items are not supported. The site shows examples involving tools such as Raycast, Obsidian, Notion, Figma, Zoom, and Apple Shortcuts. Its bundled MCP server supports connections to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex and ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and Raycast. AI-created scripts, API calls, and keyboard actions need native approval before running, and destructive changes require separate confirmation. ExtraBar stores configuration locally, works offline, and collects no app analytics or telemetry; internet is needed for license activation. It requires macOS 12.4 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. There is no subscription or free trial, but purchases include a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Who it suits

ExtraBar is aimed at designers, developers, managers, and power users who want quick access to apps and custom actions on macOS.

What it does well

  • Offers menu bar, floating, collapsed, and notch modes.
  • Actions can run scripts, Shortcuts, and API calls.
  • Configuration is stored locally and the app works offline.
  • Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 12.4 or later.
  • No free trial is offered.
  • Menu items cannot be hidden or rearranged.

Limits

The One Year License provides one Mac, one year of access, and one year of updates. Lifetime Access covers one Mac with lifetime access but one year of updates; Forever Edition supports up to five Macs with forever access and updates. Continued update access can be extended separately for plans whose update window ends.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
One Year License1 Mac · 1 year access · 1 year of updates · 14-day money-back guarantee€14.99, paid once
Lifetime Access1 Mac · lifetime access · 1 year of updates · 14-day money-back guarantee€23.99, paid once
Forever EditionUp to 5 Macs · forever access · forever updates · all future app versions · 14-day money-back guarantee€59.99, paid once

As extrabar.app lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the ExtraBar website
  2. Choose a one-time license for one Mac or up to five Macs
  3. Install it on macOS 12.4 or later
  4. Activate the license with an internet connection
  5. Create or group menu items and assign actions or keyboard shortcuts
  6. Grant optional Accessibility access for enhanced keyboard navigation

Verdict

ExtraBar offers several menu bar layouts and flexible app and action shortcuts for macOS users. Its one-time license options differ in device count and update access.

Questions

How much does ExtraBar cost?

One Year License costs €14.99, paid once, Lifetime Access costs €23.99, paid once, and Forever Edition costs €59.99, paid once.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan and no free trial. Purchases include a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Which Macs are supported?

ExtraBar requires macOS 12.4 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

Does ExtraBar require internet access?

It works offline and stores configuration locally, but internet is required for license activation.

Can AI actions run automatically?

AI-created script, API Call, and keyboard-shortcut actions require native approval, while destructive changes require separate confirmation.

Does it have a subscription?

The license is not a subscription. Update access depends on the selected plan and its included update window.

Facts from ExtraBar's own pages

Accessibility
Accessibility access is optional for enhanced keyboard navigation and is not required for basic functionality. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Actions
Actions include opening and quitting apps, running scripts, opening deep links, running macOS Shortcuts, making API calls, and simulating keyboard shortcuts. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
AI assistant support
The bundled MCP server supports connections to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex and ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and Raycast. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
AI safety controls
AI-created script, API Call, and keyboard-shortcut actions require native approval before they can run, and destructive changes require separate confirmation. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Display modes
The site lists menu bar, floating bar, collapsed, notch, and hide-and-show display modes. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
DockFlow integration
ExtraBar can show DockFlow presets and switch presets when the granted local connection permits it; the integration is marked beta. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Sofia, Bulgaria · extrabar.app, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
The site showcases integrations or deep-link examples for Raycast, Keyboard Maestro, Obsidian, Notion, Figma, Apple Shortcuts, Zoom, and other apps. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
License and updates
The FAQ says there is no subscription and the app keeps working on versions released during the included update window; continued update access can be extended separately. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Local data and offline use
The FAQ says ExtraBar works offline, collects no app analytics or telemetry, and stores its configuration locally on the Mac; internet is required for license activation. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
macOS requirement
Installation requires macOS 12.4 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Product
ExtraBar is a customizable macOS menu bar for quick access to apps, deep links, and custom actions. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Support
The site lists [email protected] as its support contact. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Target users
The site names designers, developers, managers, and power users as audiences for ExtraBar. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026
Trial and refund
ExtraBar has no free trial and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee. · extrabar.app, 8 Oct 2026

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