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macOS developers typically use the NSStatusItem API to create menu bar icons, combined with NSPopover or NSMenu to implement lightweight interaction interfaces.
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Long-term
Relevance
8/17/2026
First Seen
Sources
Switchy：一键切换多台Mac妙控键盘鼠标触控板
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