AudiBar – Lightweight menu bar audio player and radio streamer for Mac

Summary: AudiBar is a Mac menu bar app that plays local audio files and streams internet radio without managing libraries or metadata. It supports common audio and streaming formats while using minimal system resources.

What it does

AudiBar plays audio files by dragging them onto its icon and streams radio stations via URL input. It supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, and streaming formats like M3U, PLS, and XSPF, running with under 50MB memory and zero CPU when idle.

Who it's for

It is designed for users needing quick audio previews, audio edit checks, or background radio listening without the complexity of full music libraries.

Why it matters

AudiBar eliminates the overhead of heavyweight audio apps by providing simple playback and streaming directly from the menu bar with minimal resource use.