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MenuBarDockX
What it is
MenuBarDockX is a free macOS utility that gathers menu bar icons hidden by the notch or pushed off-screen and places them in a floating panel. Open the panel through its overflow indicator or with Control+Option+Command+M. Tabs organize items into All, System, Development, Cloud, Security, and Utility, while manual reordering and category assignment let users arrange the panel. Bundled rules can classify icons from Docker, JetBrains, Dropbox, 1Password, and Raycast. The project says processing stays local, with no telemetry or external server, and the app uses Swift and AppKit without third-party dependencies. It requires macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon or Intel, although Intel and Sonoma are not formally tested. Accessibility permission enables reading and clicking menu bar items and the shortcut; Screen Recording may support icon images and background sampling. Unsigned, non-notarized builds may trigger Gatekeeper. On macOS 15 or later, right-click forwarding is replaced by a Toggle/Quit fallback.
For and against
For
- Collects icons hidden behind the notch
- Category tabs organize menu bar items
- Manual reordering and assignment are available
- Processing stays local without telemetry
- Supports keyboard shortcut opening
Against
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- Unsigned builds may trigger Gatekeeper
- Accessibility permission is required
- Right-click fallback on macOS 15 and later
The verdict
MenuBarDockX provides a focused way to reveal and organize crowded menu bar icons. Its experimental, as-is status, permissions, and unsigned distribution are important considerations before installation.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users whose menu bar icons are obscured by the notch or pushed off-screen. Users comfortable granting Accessibility permission and handling Gatekeeper warnings may find it useful.
Plans and prices
Free
No subscription · macOS 14 or later · Apple Silicon and Intel
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Automatic classification
- Bundled rules can classify icons including Docker, JetBrains, Dropbox, 1Password, and Raycast.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The stated requirements are macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later and Apple Silicon or Intel; Intel and Sonoma have not been formally tested.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The app is written in Swift with AppKit and states that it has zero third-party dependencies.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The project says its release builds are unsigned and not notarized, so macOS Gatekeeper may warn on first launch.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Known limitation
- On macOS 15 and later, right-click forwarding is intercepted by Control Center, so the app displays a Toggle/Quit fallback menu.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that the software is MIT licensed.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- The project says there is no telemetry or external server and that processing happens locally on the device.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Organization
- The panel supports All, System, Development, Cloud, Security, and Utility category tabs, plus manual reordering and category assignment.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Overflow panel
- Users can open the panel by clicking the overflow indicator or pressing Control+Option+Command+M.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Accessibility permission is required to read and click menu bar items and use the global shortcut; Screen Recording permission may be used for icon images and panel background color sampling.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The maker describes MenuBarDockX as an experimental, actively evolving personal project provided as-is without warranty.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MenuBarDockX collects menu bar icons hidden behind the notch or pushed off-screen and displays them in a floating panel.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker welcomes bug reports and feature requests through GitHub Issues and asks reporters to include their macOS version and Mac model.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
