Only Switch
Only Switch is a macOS menu bar utility that gives quick access to common system toggles, desktop tools, and small convenience features.
What is Only Switch?
Only Switch is a native macOS utility that lives in the menu bar and helps users control common system settings and desktop behaviors without opening multiple system panels. It is designed for people who want faster access to everyday Mac actions such as switching Dark Mode, keeping the Mac awake, hiding desktop icons, or showing hidden files. The app also includes convenience tools like a radio player, desktop widgets, and an Xcode data cleaner for development-related cleanup. Only Switch is available for macOS and focuses on lightweight, one-click control from the menu bar. It is published by Bo Liu and is aimed at users who want a simple utility layer on top of standard Mac workflows.
Key features
- Toggle Dark Mode from the menu bar
- Hide desktop icons for a cleaner workspace or presentations
- Keep your Mac awake to prevent sleep or screen saver activation
- Show hidden files in Finder when needed
- Hide the MacBook notch by darkening the top menu bar area
- Listen to online radio stations from the menu bar
- Add desktop widgets for quick access to controls
- Clear Xcode Derived Data to help resolve build issues
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Only Switch is a menu bar utility for macOS, so requests to control display settings, desktop visibility, sleep behavior, or hidden-file visibility are consistent with its purpose. Features that change system behavior may require macOS permissions such as Accessibility or related system access, so review any prompts and grant only the permissions you want to use. If you do not use its background menu bar features, login behavior, or optional advanced tools, you can disable those and keep the app installed only for the controls you need.
Recommendation: Keep Only Switch if you use its menu bar shortcuts or desktop controls regularly. If you installed it to try a few features and no longer use them, removing it should only affect those convenience functions and not core macOS features.
Common paths
/Applications/OnlySwitch.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/jacklandrin.OnlySwitch.plist
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