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OnlySwitch Overview

OnlySwitch for mac is a free, open-source menu bar app by developer jacklandrin that puts dozens of quick toggle switches in one place, including dark mode, hidden desktop icons, AirPods control, and hiding the notch on newer MacBook Pro models. Version 2.7.2, the current release, keeps the app lightweight at just 27.6MB. It's built with SwiftUI, holds 5.7k stars on GitHub, and supports 19 languages, including English, German, and French. A newer AI feature called Only Agent lets you control your Mac using plain English commands, generating and running AppleScript automatically. Though listed as free, OnlySwitch is technically donationware, and the developer welcomes support through PayPal.

Why Choose OnlySwitch for Mac?

Most menu bar utilities focus on one job, hiding icons, toggling dark mode, or managing AirPods. OnlySwitch bundles dozens of these small toggles into a single app instead, covering everything from Night Shift and Screen Saver control to a built-in Pomodoro timer and internet radio player.

One detail worth knowing about its notch-hiding feature specifically: it only works on the built-in display of M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, not every Mac with a notch. It's also worth being aware that automatic updates stopped working reliably below version 2.5.6, so installing through Homebrew (`brew install only-switch`) or checking for manual updates is worth doing if you're on an older build. On the more advanced side, its Evolution feature lets you build entirely custom switches using Shell scripts or AppleScript, and its newer Only Agent feature can control your Mac from plain English commands on macOS 26 and later.

Key Features

  • Dozens of toggle switches, including dark mode, hidden desktop icons, and Night Shift
  • Notch hiding for M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro built-in displays
  • AirPods and Bluetooth device toggles directly from the menu bar
  • Only Agent, an AI feature that controls your Mac using plain English commands
  • Shortcuts Gallery for importing and running community-shared macOS Shortcuts
  • Evolution feature for building custom switches with Shell scripts or AppleScript
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer and internet radio player
  • Screen Test & Clean tool for checking dead pixels and cleaning your display
  • Xcode derived data cleaner for developers, accessible with a single click
  • Apple Widgets support for placing switches on your desktop or Notification Center
  • Keyboard shortcut support for controlling switches without opening the app

What's New in 2.7.2 Version

Recent OnlySwitch updates continue expanding its AI and automation tools. Recent focus areas include:

  • Only Agent, an AI-powered control feature supporting Ollama, OpenAI, and Gemini
  • OpenClaw integration for controlling switches using natural language commands
  • Continued expansion of the Evolution and Shortcuts Gallery communities
  • General compatibility updates for recent macOS releases
  • Since OnlySwitch is community-driven and open source, updates often add contributed language translations, Shortcuts, and Evolution scripts alongside core app changes.

Supported macOS Versions

OnlySwitch requires macOS 14.0 or later and ships as a Universal Binary, running natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, though some features have higher requirements: Evolution needs macOS 13 or later, Widgets need macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, and Only Agent needs macOS 26 or later. The notch-hiding switch specifically only appears on M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro built-in displays, starting with the 2021 MacBook Pro that introduced the notch.

How to Install OnlySwitch on macOS?

Setting up OnlySwitch on your Mac takes just a few steps.

  1. Download the latest version of OnlySwitch for Mac.
  2. Open the downloaded disk image (.dmg) file.
  3. Drag the OnlySwitch icon into your Applications folder.
  4. Launch OnlySwitch from your Applications folder.
  5. Grant any permissions macOS requests for the switches you plan to use.
  6. Once installed, you can start customizing which switches appear in your menu bar right away.

How to Use OnlySwitch mac?

  1. Open OnlySwitch and browse the available switches in the list.
  2. Add or remove switches to customize what appears in your menu bar.
  3. Click any switch to toggle that setting instantly.
  4. Import Shortcuts from the Shortcuts Gallery if you want extra automation.
  5. Try Only Agent if you're on macOS 26 or later, describing a task in plain English.

Final Verdict

OnlySwitch packs an unusually large number of small, genuinely useful toggles into one lightweight, free, open-source app, from basic dark mode switching to newer AI-powered control through Only Agent. Its notch-hiding feature is limited to specific MacBook Pro models, and older versions had auto-update issues worth knowing about, but its active community and steady stream of contributed translations and Shortcuts keep it improving. For anyone who wants one menu bar app instead of five separate utilities, OnlySwitch is worth trying.

Download OnlySwitch for Mac Latest Version

Ready to control dozens of Mac settings from one menu bar app?

Download OnlySwitch for Mac to toggle dark mode, hide your notch, control AirPods, and access dozens of other switches without digging through System Settings. Whether you're tidying up quick daily toggles or building custom automation with Evolution and Shortcuts, OnlySwitch gives you a free, open-source way to manage it all from one place.