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openclaw menubar

by @prab002

Enable OpenClaw as a native macOS menu bar app with quick access popup. **macOS ONLY** - not compatible with Windows or Linux. Use when user asks to "enable menubar", "add menu bar", "run in menu bar", "make it accessible from menu bar", or wants quick OpenClaw access without opening full dashboard.

Versionv1.0.0
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πŸ’‘ Examples

Install & Launch

scripts/install.sh
scripts/start.sh

The crab icon will appear in your menu bar. Click it to open the chat window.

Stop

scripts/stop.sh

Check Status

scripts/status.sh

πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

Icon not showing

  • Icon must be 22x22 PNG with transparent background
  • macOS menu bar uses monochrome template mode (auto-colorizes)

    • "OpenClaw Not Running" error

  • Ensure OpenClaw Gateway is running: openclaw gateway status
  • Check config: cat ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

    • Window doesn't open

  • Check logs in Console.app (search "OpenClaw")
  • Try: scripts/stop.sh && scripts/start.sh

    • View on ClawHub
    TERMINAL
    clawhub install openclaw-menubar

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