channelBar

One menu bar. Any situation.

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

Build status, smart home alerts, deadlines – always visible. channelBar keeps messages in your menu bar permanently. Via MQTT, webhooks, or CLI. Important information gets lost in the stream of notifications. channelBar puts an end to that. channelBar displays messages persistently in your macOS menu bar – visible at a glance, without switching windows or opening Notification Center. THE CHANNEL CONCEPT Create independent channels for different information streams. Each channel appears as its own menu bar item with its own history, templates, and settings. One channel for build status, one for smart home alerts, one for project deadlines – you decide. RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM ANYWHERE • URL Scheme – Integration with apps and scripts • Webhooks – HTTP endpoint for CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) • MQTT – Connection to smart home systems and IoT brokers • File Watcher – Real-time log file monitoring • Shortcuts – Apple Shortcuts automation • CLI – Command-line tool for shell scripts FLEXIBLE DISPLAY The template engine formats messages to your liking. Use variables like {message}, {date}, {time}, {source}, or {countdown}. Each channel can have different templates for menu bar, notifications, and CLI output. USE CASES Developers & DevOps: • Build status from CI/CD pipelines always visible • Server monitoring and alerts • Deployment notifications Smart Home & IoT: • Sensor data from Home Assistant or openHAB • Doorbell and motion detector alerts • Temperature and air quality readings Productivity: • Project deadlines with countdown • Reminders and tasks • Important appointments at a glance FREE VS. PRO The free version includes: • 1 channel with full functionality • All provider types available • Message history and templates • Notifications and sounds Pro unlocks: • Unlimited channels • Multiple providers per channel • Import/export configuration PRIVACY • All data stays local on your Mac • No tracking • Full App Sandbox security • MQTT credentials encrypted in Keychain SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. Universal Binary for Apple Silicon and Intel. --- channelBar – Context that stays in sight.

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    Information

    • Seller
      • code.bio GmbH
    • Size
      • 33.1 MB
    • Category
      • Productivity
    • Compatibility
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Languages
      English and 3 more
      • English, French, German, Spanish
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • In-App Purchases
      Yes
    • Copyright
      • © 2026 code.bio GmbH
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    • Family Sharing

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