LunarBar is a free, open-source macOS menu bar calendar designed for quick access to traditional lunar dates and everyday scheduling information. It displays a compact calendar without requiring users to open a separate full-screen application. The software supports Chinese lunar calendar information alongside standard Gregorian dates. Users can view public holidays and important calendar dates through its streamlined interface. Integration with macOS calendars provides convenient access to scheduled events and reminders. LunarBar emphasizes simplicity, offering essential calendar information without unnecessary interface complexity. Built with Swift, it operates as a sandboxed, signed, and notarized macOS application. It supports automatic update checking and installation through Homebrew.
Features
- Compact macOS menu bar calendar with Gregorian and Chinese lunar dates
- Traditional lunar calendar information displayed alongside standard calendar days
- Public holiday information integrated into the calendar viewing experience
- macOS system calendar and reminder integration for daily schedule awareness
- Minimalist native Swift interface with sandboxed operation and low visual clutter
- Automatic update checking with downloadable DMG releases and Homebrew installation