Settings
Menu Bar & Status Bar
Access Chronoid's key features directly from your Mac's menu bar.
Menu Bar & Status Bar
Chronoid lives in your Mac's menu bar, giving you quick access to controls without opening the main window.
Status Icons
The menu bar icon changes to reflect Chronoid's current state:
| State | Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Default | Clock | Normal tracking is active |
| Paused | Pause | Tracking is temporarily paused |
| Web Blocker | Shield | Web Blocker is enabled |
| Pomodoro | Timer/Pie chart | Pomodoro session in progress |
You can customize these icons in General Settings.
Time Display
The menu bar can show tracked time next to the icon. Configure what's displayed:
- Period — Current session, today, or this week
- Scope — All projects or current project only
- Format — Hours and minutes (2h 35m) or decimal (2.58h)
See General Settings for configuration details.
Quick Access Menu
Click the menu bar icon to access common actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Pomodoro | Begin or end a Pomodoro session |
| Toggle Web Blocker | Enable or disable the Web Blocker |
| Temporarily Disable Tracking | Pause tracking for a set duration |
| Open Chronoid | Open the main application window |
For help, email support@chronoid.app