macbar

Read-only inspection of __APP_DISPLAY__ — config, version, and current status. Never mutates config, credentials, or releases.

Build, launch, and verify __APP_DISPLAY__ in the menu bar after a change. Confirms the running build is the one you just built.

Ship a signed, notarized, auto-updating release of __APP_DISPLAY__. Use when cutting a new version.

Use the macOS app blueprint to shape new native menu bar apps under ~/apps/macos. Use when deciding a menu bar app's data source, whether it needs the credentials/networking/oauth/icon-render modules, its distribution path (Developer ID direct vs Mac App Store), how the menu and settings are structured, or whether an idea needs native work beyond the menu bar (sidebar/full window). Pairs with the `macos` CLI skill for commands.

Use the local `macos` CLI to scaffold, run, sign, notarize, and release native macOS menu bar apps. Triggers on creating a new menu bar app, running/building/signing a macOS app, setting up Developer ID signing or notarization, cutting a release with Sparkle auto-update, generating a Homebrew cask, or managing the macOS app inventory under ~/apps/macos.