add-macos-statusbar

Add a macOS status bar indicator by compiling a native Swift binary that displays a menu bar icon showing running status and provides Start, Stop, and Restart controls for quick lifecycle management.

Control your application lifecycle from the macOS menu bar using a native Swift status bar agent that exposes Start, Stop, and Restart controls alongside a persistent status icon for fast, unobtrusive management.

Yes, you need Xcode Command Line Tools to build a Swift status bar application because the compilation process relies on the swiftc compiler to generate the native binary from the Swift source file.

launchd manages a persistent macOS status bar agent by loading a plist configuration via launchctl, which supervises the compiled Swift binary to ensure the status bar indicator runs continuously in the background.

A native Swift binary integrates directly with macOS system APIs to provide a lightweight status bar indicator and controls, avoiding the overhead or compatibility issues associated with cross-platform automation tools.

Your Swift status bar agent may not persist if the launchd plist is not loaded correctly via launchctl, which is required to supervise the compiled binary and ensure it runs continuously as a persistent agent.