Hidden is a macOS utility that helps users hide menu bar icons to achieve a cleaner desktop appearance.
The tool solves the problem of menu bar clutter by allowing users to selectively hide icons while keeping them accessible. It works by letting users command-drag icons to reposition them and click an arrow icon to toggle visibility of hidden items, effectively creating a collapsible section within the menu bar.
The project suits macOS users who want a minimal, distraction-free menu bar without sacrificing access to their tools. It requires macOS Ventura or later, though an older release supports earlier versions back to High Sierra. The tool is lightweight and available through multiple distribution channels including the App Store and Homebrew. The README mentions related utilities from the same author for reducing distractions and monitoring device usage, but makes no direct comparisons to alternative menu bar management tools.
The project maintains comprehensive documentation covering manual usage, the technical architecture of how the hiding mechanism works, and a maintainer runbook for building and releasing. The codebase is written in Swift and includes a contributing guide for potential contributors. The tool is notarized for safe distribution outside the App Store.
