Status
The normal state stays glanceable first, with the app popover ready when the connection needs a closer look.
MENU BAR
Starlink status in your menu bar
StarBar can turn the macOS menu bar into a rotating Starlink status surface. Scroll through the modes to see the matching diagnostic card appear beneath a fake desktop bar.
Ping success 99.8% last 15 minutes
Latency 20 ms median
Power draw 21 W average
Events 3 recent outages
StarBar toolkit
Everything in your menu bar.
The menu bar can be a real work surface. StarBar narrows that idea to Starlink: the quick number up top, the full diagnostic stack one click below.
Latency
Show the current Starlink round-trip time in milliseconds.
Ping success
Keep recent packet success visible when calls or games feel unstable.
Throughput
See live upload and download movement without opening a dashboard.
Power draw
Watch terminal power in watts, useful for mobile and off-grid setups.
Events & outages
Read recent outage reasons, duration, severity, and source.
Obstructions
Compare obstructed sky, mapped coverage, and event history.
Alignment
Check orientation, compass context, and whether the dish is still determining position.
Hardware
Identify Mini, Standard, High Performance, router generation, and firmware context.
Network clients
See this Mac, connected devices, interface, signal, SNR, Rx, and Tx.
Radios & interfaces
Inspect bands, temperatures, traffic, Ethernet, bridge, and Wi-Fi details.
Speed test
Run the Starlink router speed test and compare reported local telemetry.
Partial data
Know when subscription, account, router, or dish fields are not exposed locally.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
Does StarBar need my Starlink account?
Not for the core diagnostics. StarBar is built around local Starlink telemetry on your network. Account-only fields, like some subscription details, are labeled when the local endpoints do not expose them.
Which Starlink models does it understand?
The app recognizes local hardware context for Starlink Mini, Standard, High Performance, and router generations when those identifiers are present in telemetry.
What can live directly in the menu bar?
Status, latency, throughput, ping success, power draw, and satellite detail. The popover adds charts, events, network, obstructions, alignment, hardware, speed test, settings, and support.
Why are some values sometimes blank?
Starlink local telemetry varies by router state, firmware, hardware, setup mode, and whether the dish or router is reachable. StarBar shows partial telemetry plainly instead of filling gaps with guesses.
Is StarBar affiliated with Starlink?
No. StarBar is an independent macOS utility for reading local Starlink telemetry. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Starlink, SpaceX, or Apple.
What macOS version does it target?
The current app targets macOS 14 or later and is built as a native menu bar app with SwiftUI and AppKit.
Purchase questions
Can I buy StarBar today?
Not yet. StarBar is taking beta requests while the paid release is being prepared. The launch price will be announced when paid builds are ready.
Does the beta cost anything?
No. Beta access is free while the app is being tested, and feedback is the useful trade.
Do I need my Starlink account credentials?
The core diagnostics are local network first. Some account or subscription fields may be unavailable locally, and StarBar labels those partial states instead of pretending the data exists.
Which Macs does StarBar support?
StarBar is being built for macOS 14 and newer. It is designed as a native menu bar utility, so the best fit is a Mac that stays on the same network as your Starlink hardware.