The practical difference
This is the page where we should be explicit: Tuck is not trying to be a broad system toggle hub. If your search for OnlySwitch or only switch mac is about quick toggles for settings, Tuck is not the replacement for that job.
Tuck is relevant when the problem behind the search is visual clutter in the menu bar. It gives status icons a hide-and-reveal workflow, so the menu bar can stay useful without every background utility staying visible all day.
Choose by the job you need done
Use a toggle utility
When the main task is switching system settings, launching quick actions, or replacing trips into System Settings.
Use Tuck
When the main task is hiding menu bar icons, revealing them quickly, and deciding which icons stay visible.
Use both
When you like a quick settings panel but still want the top-right menu bar to stay clean while you work.
Use neither
When your menu bar is already short and you rarely open background utility icons.
Tuck workflows that replace manual cleanup
- Focus work: tuck away sync, update, VPN, and helper icons before a call or writing session.
- Keyboard reveal: bring icons back with the shortcut when you need a status check.
- Notched MacBook: open Shelf Mode so hidden icons can appear below the top bar instead of disappearing into scarce horizontal space.
- Permanent rules: pin the icons you always trust, hide the ones you rarely inspect, and let the rest follow the main toggle.
What Tuck deliberately does not do
Tuck does not replace a system settings panel, clipboard tool, launcher, or automation app. That narrowness is intentional. A utility that runs all day near the menu bar should have a clear job, clear permissions, and a small surface area.
Privacy and permissions
Tuck uses Accessibility to manage menu bar behavior. Shelf Mode may request Screen Recording so hidden icons can be presented accurately. Tuck has no analytics or telemetry; expected network access is limited to license validation and Sparkle update checks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tuck an OnlySwitch alternative?
Tuck is an alternative only for the menu bar clutter part of that search intent. It is not a general-purpose system toggle panel; it focuses on hiding, revealing, and organizing status icons.
When should I choose Tuck instead of a toggle utility?
Choose Tuck when the problem is too many menu bar icons, especially on a notched MacBook or a Mac with many background utilities. Choose a toggle utility when you mainly need quick switches for system settings.
Can Tuck replace system shortcuts?
No. Tuck is not meant to replace macOS shortcuts or a settings launcher. It gives the menu bar its own hide, reveal, and per-icon workflow.
Does Tuck include a free tier?
Yes. Tuck's free tier includes one-click Push Mode, the global shortcut, and launch at login.
Does Tuck track usage?
No. Tuck has no analytics or telemetry. Expected network access is limited to license validation and Sparkle update checks.