Waldek Mastykarz • 2/4/2024

Add background color to menu bar icon in macOS

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This technical guide explains how to programmatically add a background color to a macOS menu bar icon using Swift. It covers obtaining the status item reference, configuring the button view, applying background colors with rounded corners, and handling image rendering for proper contrast with the system appearance.

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