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Create macOS menu bar utilities from Python and YAML configurations.

2|Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#python#plugin#yaml#macOS#hot-reload#menu bar
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools --skill barli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: barli
Source: https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools/tree/main/tools/barli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools --skill barli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines creating and managing macOS menu bar applications driven by Python functions, allowing users to easily add, modify, and organize quick-access actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Menu Building: Generate customizable menu bar entries from YAML configuration files.
  • Hot-Reload of Plugins: Detect file changes and update available actions without restarting the app.
  • Use Case: Easily add a button that opens a specific URL or copies system info to the clipboard for quick access during multitasking.

Quick Start

Use the barli skill to create a lightweight macOS menu bar app that executes Python plugin actions configured via YAML.

Frequently Asked Questions about barli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a macOS menu bar app with Python actions?▼

To build a macOS menu bar app with Python actions, you use YAML configurations to define and generate customizable menu bar entries that execute Python functions for quick-access system tasks.

Can I update Python menu bar plugins without restarting the app?▼

Yes, you can update Python menu bar plugins without restarting the app by using the hot-reload feature, which automatically detects file changes and dynamically refreshes available actions.

Does this macOS menu bar utility require YAML for configuration?▼

Yes, this macOS menu bar utility requires YAML for configuration, utilizing the format to automatically build and organize customizable menu bar entries driven by underlying Python plugin scripts.

What is the best way to add a quick-access URL button to my macOS menu bar?▼

The best way to add a quick-access URL button to your macOS menu bar is to define the action in a YAML configuration file, which safely loads the custom Python plugin to execute your specified task.

Are there limitations to building macOS menu bar utilities with YAML and Python?▼

Limitations of building macOS menu bar utilities with this approach include its basic implementation depth, meaning it is designed strictly for lightweight quick-access tasks rather than complex or heavy graphical applications.

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