The quickest way
- Install Tuck and grant Accessibility when macOS asks.
- Click the Tuck menu bar item to hide icons to its left.
- Click again, or press ⌘⇧B, to bring the icons back.
This is Push Mode. It is included in the free tier and is the fastest way to hide menu bar icons on Mac without rebuilding your setup.
When you need more control
Some icons are always useful, some are only needed occasionally, and some can stay hidden until there is a problem. Tuck Pro adds per-icon rules so each item can always show, always hide, or follow the main toggle.
Always show
Keep status items you monitor constantly visible.
Always hide
Keep background utilities available but out of sight.
Toggle
Let the icon follow the main Tuck state.
Hover reveal
Peek at hidden icons without fully changing modes.
If you use a notched MacBook
The notch reduces practical menu bar space. Instead of forcing more icons into a narrow strip, Tuck can use Shelf Mode to display hidden icons below the menu bar on supported MacBooks.
Permissions and privacy
Tuck needs Accessibility to manage menu bar behavior. Screen Recording may be requested when opening Shelf so Tuck can identify visible menu bar icons. Tuck does not collect telemetry or analytics.
Need the full permission explanation? Read Why Tuck asks for Accessibility and Screen Recording.