CalBar CalBar Your Calendar, Right Where You Need It
CalBarYour calendar in the Menu Bar with productivity features. One click reveals your schedule with quick action buttons to join meetings, create notes, and navigate between days — all without leaving your workflow.
Join video calls (Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc) instantly. Create meeting notes in Notes.app with one click. Navigate previous/next days with arrows. Hold ⌥ Option for weekly view. Click any event to open in Calendar.app.
CalBar integrates with your Mac's Calendar app.
No data collection. Everything stays private on your device.
Best viewed in landscape mode
Your Calendar, Right at Hand
Stop switching between apps just to check your schedule. CalBar puts your calendar right in your menubar where you can see all your events with instant access.
Always Visible
See your upcoming events at a glance without opening apps or switching windows. Your schedule stays visible while you work.
Instant Access
One click reveals your full schedule. Click any event to open it directly in Calendar app. No interruptions to your workflow.
Key Features
Essential functionality for quick calendar access without disrupting your workflow.
Quick Actions
One-click buttons to join video calls (Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc) and create meeting notes directly in Notes.app.
Smart Navigation
Browse previous and next days with arrow buttons. Hold ⌥ Option to instantly switch to weekly view.
Auto-Return
Automatically returns to today after 5 minutes of inactivity or at midnight.
Calendar Colors
Visual colored bars matching each of your calendar colors for easy event identification at a glance.
Customizable
Toggle meeting and notes buttons on or off. Launch at login. Access settings via the gear icon.
Privacy First
Reads your calendar data locally from macOS. No servers, no tracking, no data collection.
Everything You Need to Know
Does CalBar work with my calendar service?
Yes! CalBar works with any calendar service you've added to macOS Calendar — iCloud, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, and others. No additional setup required.
Is my calendar data private?
Absolutely. CalBar reads your calendar data locally on your Mac through Apple's EventKit framework. No data is ever sent to external servers or tracked.
What macOS version do I need?
CalBar is a native macOS app that requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later and runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Can I open calendar events from CalBar?
Yes! Simply click on any event in CalBar to open it directly in your Calendar app. This makes it easy to view details, edit events, or join meetings without searching through your calendar.
Can I navigate between different days?
Yes! Use the arrow buttons to browse previous and next days. CalBar automatically returns to today after 5 minutes of inactivity or at midnight, so you never lose track of your current schedule.
What customization options are available?
CalBar includes several customization options accessible via the gear icon: set CalBar to launch at login, toggle the meeting join button on or off, and toggle the notes creation button based on your preferences.
How can I get support?
For any questions, feature requests, or technical support, please contact [email protected].
Get CalBar
for macOS
Quick calendar access without switching between applications or interrupting your workflow.
Requirements
macOS 14.0 or later
Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
What You Get
Menubar calendar access
Universal calendar support
Getting Started
Download from App Store
Grant calendar permissions