Anyone managing Cloudflare Workers, databases, or storage knows the tedious routine of navigating through multiple dashboard pages just to find the right resource. I recently discovered FlareBar, a native Mac menu bar app that eliminates this friction by providing one-click access to any Cloudflare dashboard page.
The app addresses a specific but common pain point. Instead of opening a browser, navigating to the Cloudflare dashboard, selecting an account, finding the right section, and drilling down to your resource, FlareBar lets you search and jump directly to what you need. The search works across nine resource types including Workers, Pages, R2, D1, and more. Press Cmd+F from anywhere, type a few characters, and you’re there.
I’ve been using FlareBar on my M2 MacBook Air running macOS 15.4 for the past couple of weeks, and it’s become part of my daily workflow. The app is built with Swift and distributed through the Mac App Store, which means secure payment processing and automatic updates. It requires macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later.
The free version covers the core functionality of resource searching and quick navigation. This alone makes it worth installing if you regularly work with Cloudflare services. The Pro version ($49.99 one-time purchase) adds live metrics display, pinnable favorite resources, customizable menu configuration, and support for multiple Cloudflare accounts. For developers managing complex Cloudflare deployments across different accounts, the Pro tier pays for itself in time saved.
Performance has been solid. The app sits quietly in the menu bar with minimal resource usage, and the search is nearly instantaneous. The interface is straightforward, nothing fancy, but that’s appropriate for a utility tool. One limitation is that you need to already know what you’re looking for. The app doesn’t help with resource discovery or provide context about your Cloudflare setup, it just gets you to existing resources faster.
FlareBar is independently developed and not affiliated with Cloudflare, which is both a strength and a consideration. Independent developers often provide more focused solutions and responsive support, but there’s always a question about long-term maintenance if Cloudflare changes their dashboard structure significantly.
For developers who spend significant time in the Cloudflare dashboard, particularly those juggling multiple projects or accounts, FlareBar removes a daily friction point. It’s a focused tool that does one thing well, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need in your menu bar.
