Switchbar for Mac
Browser and email client picker
brew install --cask switchbar. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Switchbar is
Switchbar is a communication app for macOS: browser and email client picker.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install Switchbar
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask switchbar.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Switchbar on Mac?
Run brew install --cask switchbar in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Switchbar open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does Switchbar run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Switchbar?
It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6726 in this catalogue.
What version of Switchbar is current?
The latest packaged version is 33.0.1.