Under 20%
The capybara rests, moving at about 700ms intervals.
Free macOS menu bar utility
Busier CPU,
faster carrots
CapyBite is a free macOS menu bar system monitor where a capybara's carrot-eating speed changes with your CPU usage.
Free · Version 1.0.10 · No privacy tracking
The real app
Only what you need, right in the menu bar
Actual macOS screens from CapyBite, now available on the Mac App Store. See the character's state alongside your system metrics as CPU load changes.
Mobile app
Check your Mac's status on the go
CapyBite Mobile lets you monitor your Mac's CPU, memory, and battery in real time from your iPhone or Android phone.
How it works
CPU load, shown in three stages
CapyBite reads your Mac's system information on-device roughly every second, and adjusts the speed of a 24-frame capybara animation based on CPU usage.
20–69%
It starts eating carrots, moving at about 350ms intervals.
70% and up
Under heavy load, it eats even faster at about 130ms intervals.
These thresholds are based on the CapyBite 1.0.x implementation and may be adjusted in future versions.
Key features
Skip the numbers —
just watch the capybara
Check your Mac's status in a cute, fast glance without breaking your workflow.
CPU-reactive animation
The higher your CPU usage, the faster the capybara eats its carrot.
System status at a glance
Check CPU, memory, storage, battery, and network status in the popover.
Runs on-device
CPU monitoring works without an internet connection, with no ads or user tracking.
Storage cleanup tool
Finds cache and duplicate files, then moves them to the Trash after your review. System files and app data are protected automatically.
Looking for a playful RunCat alternative? See how the capybara reads your CPU in the menu bar.
App info
Light to install, quick to check
- Platform
- macOS 13 or later
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 1.0.10
- Category
- Utilities
- Metrics shown
- CPU · Memory · Storage · Battery · Network
- Cleanup tool
- Review cache & duplicates, then move to Trash
- Launch at login
- Supported
Frequently asked questions
Questions about CapyBite
Is CapyBite free?
Yes. CapyBite is a free macOS app.
Does it need an internet connection?
CPU monitoring works entirely on your device, with no internet connection required.
What system information can I see?
You can check your CPU, memory, storage, battery, and network status.
Which macOS versions are supported?
CapyBite runs on macOS 13 and later. You can also check the exact requirements under Mac App Store compatibility.
Can it clean up storage too?
Yes. CapyBite includes a cleanup tool that finds cache and duplicate files, lets you review them, then moves them to the Trash. System files and app data are protected automatically.
Bring a capybara to your Mac menu bar
The cutest way to keep an eye on your CPU.