Stack Exchange in your Mac menu bar

Stop switching tabs to check Stack Exchange. Beaconly brings your Stack Exchange data into the Mac menu bar with live updates — one glance, zero context switching.

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1 Stack Exchange extension ready to install

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How to add Stack Exchange to your macOS menu bar

1
Download Beaconly
Download Beaconly free from the Mac App Store. It lives in your menu bar — no dock icon, no clutter.
2
Open the Extension Library
Click the Beaconly icon in your menu bar and open the Extension Library. Search for “Stack Exchange”.
3
Install the Stack Exchange extension
Click Install and sign in to Stack Exchange when prompted. Beaconly asks for read-only access — it can see your data, never change it.
4
Arrange your menu bar
Pick which Stack Exchange extensions to show and drag to reorder. Your Stack Exchange data is now one click away, always up to date.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stack Exchange integration free? +

Yes. Beaconly's free plan includes up to 4 extensions. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited extensions for $0.99/month.

What permissions does Beaconly need for Stack Exchange? +

Read-only access via Stack Exchange's official sign-in (OAuth). Beaconly can display your data but never modify it, and your data stays on your Mac — nothing is sent to our servers.

Which Stack Exchange extensions are available? +

There are currently 1 Stack Exchange extensions, and new ones ship regularly. You can also build your own with custom extensions.

Does the data update in real time? +

Yes — extensions refresh automatically in the background, so your menu bar always shows current data without opening a browser tab.