appkit-menu-bar-builder
Generate NSMenu and NSStatusItem configurations for macOS menu bar applications
Best use case
appkit-menu-bar-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate NSMenu and NSStatusItem configurations for macOS menu bar applications
Teams using appkit-menu-bar-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/appkit-menu-bar-builder/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How appkit-menu-bar-builder Compares
| Feature / Agent | appkit-menu-bar-builder | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate NSMenu and NSStatusItem configurations for macOS menu bar applications
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# appkit-menu-bar-builder
Generate NSMenu and NSStatusItem configurations for macOS menu bar applications. This skill creates menu bar apps with proper status items, menus, and SwiftUI integration.
## Capabilities
- Create NSStatusItem menu bar apps
- Generate NSMenu configurations
- Integrate SwiftUI popovers with AppKit
- Handle menu item actions
- Configure keyboard shortcuts
- Support dynamic menu updates
- Handle light/dark mode icons
- Generate agent app configurations (LSUIElement)
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"projectPath": { "type": "string" },
"appType": { "enum": ["menu-only", "popover", "window-and-menu"] },
"menuStructure": { "type": "array" },
"iconType": { "enum": ["system", "custom", "dynamic"] },
"useSwiftUI": { "type": "boolean", "default": true }
},
"required": ["projectPath"]
}
```
## Generated Code
```swift
import AppKit
import SwiftUI
class StatusBarController {
private var statusItem: NSStatusItem
private var popover: NSPopover
init() {
statusItem = NSStatusBar.system.statusItem(withLength: NSStatusItem.variableLength)
popover = NSPopover()
popover.contentSize = NSSize(width: 300, height: 400)
popover.behavior = .transient
popover.contentViewController = NSHostingController(rootView: ContentView())
if let button = statusItem.button {
button.image = NSImage(systemSymbolName: "star.fill", accessibilityDescription: "App")
button.action = #selector(togglePopover)
button.target = self
}
}
@objc func togglePopover() {
if popover.isShown {
popover.performClose(nil)
} else if let button = statusItem.button {
popover.show(relativeTo: button.bounds, of: button, preferredEdge: .minY)
}
}
}
```
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