GitHub - munirusman/macos-appearance-menubar

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macOS Appearance Switcher

A simple menu bar utility for macOS that allows you to quickly switch between Light and Dark appearance modes.

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Features

  • Menu Bar App: Runs in the menu bar, no dock icon
  • Quick Toggle: Left-click to switch between Light and Dark modes
  • Context Menu: Right-click for detailed options
  • Universal Binary: Works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

Installation

Option 1: DMG Installer (Recommended)

  1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
  2. Open the .dmg file
  3. Drag the app to your Applications folder
  4. Launch the app from Applications

Option 2: Direct App File

  1. Download the .zip file from the Releases page
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Run the .app file directly (no installation required)
  4. Optionally drag to Applications folder for permanent installation

Usage

  • Left-click the menu bar icon to toggle between Light and Dark modes
  • Right-click for a context menu with more options
  • The icon changes to reflect the current appearance mode

Permissions

The app requires accessibility permissions to control system appearance settings. You'll be prompted to grant permission in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility.

Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

# Build for distribution
npm run build

# Run tests
npm test

# Run tests in watch mode
npm run test:watch

# Run tests with coverage
npm run test:coverage

Requirements

  • macOS 10.14 or later
  • Works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.