Pelmet
Pelmet is a native macOS utility that hides menu bar icons and reveals them when the pointer approaches the bar. It includes draggable sections for visible, hidden, and always-hidden icons, plus one-click app launching from the menu bar.
Overview
8 featuresIn the Other productivity space, Pelmet takes a focused approach. It focuses on reducing clutter and improving access to icons and apps in the macOS menu bar. It is built as a consumer product for mac users who want a cleaner, more organized menu bar. Pelmet costs nothing to use. Pelmet is available on the command line and macOS.
It is developed by FIF7Y, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 122 stars and 257 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include icon hiding, hover reveal, and icon reordering.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Icon hiding
- Hover reveal
- Icon reordering
- Layout editor
- App launcher
- Multi-display support
- Command-drag support
- Native macOS app
Built with & integrations
- Claude Code
- commit 0f5efd91f5a0 · since Sept 2026
Trust & compliance
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Frequently asked questions about Pelmet
- What does Pelmet do?
- Pelmet focuses on reducing clutter and improving access to icons and apps in the macOS menu bar. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
- Who should use Pelmet?
- Pelmet is a consumer product built for mac users who want a cleaner, more organized menu bar.
- Is Pelmet free?
- Yes — Pelmet is free to use.
- What platforms does Pelmet run on?
- Pelmet runs on the command line and macOS.
- Is Pelmet still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 257 commits in the last 90 days.
- What are alternatives to Pelmet?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Time My Talk, Annonce, and 유보라.Time My TalkAnnonce유보라
- Who makes Pelmet?
- Pelmet is developed by FIF7Y.
- How long has Pelmet been around?
- Pelmet first shipped in 2026.
Also in Other productivity
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