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Brew Services Menubar

Q: How do I uninstall Brew Services Menubar?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask brewservicesmenubar`. Homebrew will remove Brew Services Menubar and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Brew Services Menubar to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask brewservicesmenubar` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Menu item for starting and stopping homebrew services

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version4.1Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Brew Services Menubar?

Menu item for starting and stopping homebrew services

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask brewservicesmenubar

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How to Install Brew Services Menubar on Mac

Follow these steps to install Brew Services Menubar using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask brewservicesmenubar
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask brewservicesmenubar
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm brewservicesmenubar is installed, then try `brewservicesmenubar --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Brew Services Menubar
Run `brewservicesmenubar` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Brew Services Menubar

How do I install Brew Services Menubar on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask brewservicesmenubar. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run brewservicesmenubar from Terminal.

Is Brew Services Menubar free?

Yes, Brew Services Menubar is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Brew Services Menubar?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask brewservicesmenubar. Homebrew will remove Brew Services Menubar and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Brew Services Menubar?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Brew Services Menubar to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask brewservicesmenubar in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Brew Services Menubar work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Brew Services Menubar can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.