OnlySwitch is a macOS menu bar application that provides customizable toggle switches for common system controls and shortcuts.
The tool addresses the problem of cluttered menu bars by consolidating frequently-used toggles into a single, compact interface. It offers native switches for features like hiding desktop icons, enabling dark mode, hiding the MacBook Pro notch, controlling audio playback, managing stage manager, and toggling clamshell mode. Users can also import custom macOS Shortcuts into the application and control switches via keyboard shortcuts. The interface can be customized by adding, removing, or reordering switches, and these controls can be placed on the desktop as widgets or accessed through an optional desktop pet companion.
OnlySwitch suits developers and power users who want to reduce menu bar clutter and streamline access to frequently-toggled system features. It works best for those running recent versions of macOS and who appreciate having keyboard-driven control over system settings. The application is built with SwiftUI and supports Apple Widgets on Sonoma and above, making it suitable for users who want to extend its functionality to their desktop or lock screen.
The project maintains a substantial base of real-world users, as evidenced by the fact that almost all open issues are raised by outside users rather than the core team. Responses to issues and pull requests typically arrive within one to two weeks.
