FruitMenu for Mac

By Unsanity
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FruitMenu is a utility for Mac that allows users to personalize their Apple menu. It provides options to customize the appearance and functionality of the menu, enhancing the user experience. Key features include the ability to modify the menu's layout, add custom icons, and incorporate contextual menu modules for added functionality. Users can also create a unique look with experimental features like Dark Menus, which changes the menu's color scheme.

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The application is compatible with Mac OS Xand 10.6.x, supporting both PowerPC and Intel architectures. Users should note that it does not function on PowerPC 64-bit systems and may require a reboot after installation. The update introduces optimizations for 64-bit environments and aims to reduce the additional launch time, making it a practical choice for users looking to enhance their Mac's interface.

FruitMenu for Mac

By Unsanity
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GENERAL

Release: March 3, 2011

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 3.8.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

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Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 18,319

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.3/5

296 User Votes

Full access to files and folders.
sturner--2008September 8, 2010
Pros
Abiltiy to customize which applications or folders are accessible from the Apple Menu.
Cons
Major updates of the OS are likely to break the haxie.
Summary
It is easy to use and best of all, free! The ability to embed folders containing files or aliases, applications, etc. shortcuts a lot of what I need to access.
Don't use this!!!
RTM32July 29, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I used this for a long time but I realized that it was not good for the system. Haxies are dangerous because they modify system files. I now use OpenMenuX and I am very pleased with it's simplicity and it is a stand alone app that doesn't add anything to the system files. I have used it since I installed Snow Leopard and have had absolutely no problems and it works perfectly.
Updates on Twitter
stevenvanbMarch 1, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Don't know why, but Unsanity publishes the betas on Twitter (search for haxiesbeta) including FruitMenu. Works like a charm with Snow Leopard 10.6.2! It took them long and not all their haxies have been updated, but it is worth a try.
So~~ addictive
hh2chenJanuary 7, 2010
Pros
easy to pick up.
Cons
a bit expensive for single user, but with single purchase, the company offers 5, 6 licence keys? So it would be great to share with friends.
Summary
Get it~~!!! You won't regret
Unsanity is a LOUSY company
tlisztOctober 27, 2009
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have tried (and tried and tried) to get information from the developer through their www.unsanity.com website. They do not and will not respond. There is NO information posted about any of their products and compatibility with OSX v10.6 Snow Leopard. And no amount of email requests, support tickets, etc., have resulted in any response at all. As much as I loved their products and have used them for years, the company has horrible customer service and the website is even worse.
Hierarchical Apple menu
Eric van BeestJune 21, 2009
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />FruitMenu brings a hierarchical menu to the rather empty Apple menu. You can add folders for recent applications and documents, system preferences, and your own favourite folders. In addition, FruitMenu expands the set of system commands available to you. Given the amount of "work" an applications' menu does for you, it seems strange that the Apple menu is such an anaemic affair. FruitMenu expands on this much like the hierarchical menu of Mac OS 9, or like BeHierarchic in Mac OS 8. It gives you access to your favourite applications and utilities, which you can put in the main menu or conveniently in submenus. There are also system commands, which can also be accessed with keyboard shortcuts. This gives you great access to your applications and utilities without being forced to put them in the Dock, or having to go in to the applications or utilities folders. It also gives you "one click" access to your favourite files and folders. There is also a mechanism to access this through a contextual menu, but I don't use this function. FruitMenu relies on Unsanity's Application Enhancer (APE), which intercepts a variety of interface actions and run "alternative extensions" or haxies. Leopard broke this mechanism well and good, so much so that haxies relying on APE were out of action for a long time. If anything, it made me realise how much I rely on FruitMenu ? and how much time a shareware developer can spend supporting this. With the re-vamped Leopard compatible FruitMenu, I have experienced few if any problems. My only qualm would be that FruitMenu does increase the start-up time, and can be a slouch the first time a menu is used. Maybe I'm set in my ways in that I like to be able to get to all my applications and utilities in a visually non-intrusive way. Well worth $12, I'd say.
Abandonware: Unsanity Sucks! Zero Support!
MAC_1984February 14, 2009
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br /><b>Unsanity has chosen to jump ship, and leave their loyal customer base screwed. DO NOT waste you money donating or buying a license as all you will be doing is throwing your money away. I deleted all my Unsanity haxies. Never again with Unsanity.</b>
Good old apple feature
sandhopperJuly 31, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />It works good but the app need more performance. The price was at 10$ ok.
thank you thank you
peter LApril 11, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I've been a long time user and was sad when fruitmenu stopped working on 10.5. Even recognised my serial, restart and even my prefs where back. Shows how a small but effective prog can leave a gap when it's gone! please keep up the good work.
Great having this Haxie back
wtbixlerMarch 23, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />When OS 10.5 broke the Unsanity Haxies, I figured I would keep my system clean and haxie-free. I found another application launcher but started to really miss Fruitmenu. The other launcher required a hotkey and two clicks to launch an application and was nowhere near as intuitive. I thought I'd give this beta a try and have been very happy with it. It recognized my old preferences and registration and has worked flawlessly so far. These guys rock! Now if they would only update Xounds ...

Developer’s Description

Customize and enhance contextual menus.

FruitMenu is a haxie that gives you the ability to customize the Apple Menu and contextual menus. Using a visual editor you can edit the contents of the menus to suit your needs and taste. FruitMenu will also display the contents of the FruitMenu Items folder inside of your Library folder, launch applications and shell scripts from the Apple Menu and contextual menus, to allow easy file navigation and launching. You can also assign hotkeys to particular Apple menu items.