Pumpkin Lights puts a ray-traced jack-o-lantern in the Mac menu bar
The free app toggles light and dark mode by default, but can also launch apps, run shortcuts or keep the Mac awake.
Pumpkin Lights, a free menu bar app for the Mac, is available for download from the developer's website. The app places a ray-traced 3D jack-o-lantern in the menu bar, according to 9to5mac.com.
By default, clicking the pumpkin or pulling it toggles the Mac between light mode and dark mode. Users can choose from multiple pumpkin designs and four color variants.
The pumpkin includes physics, so it can be tossed and moved around, and the hanging rope can be customized. An optional hanging light bulb offers a similar purpose.
Beyond switching appearance, the app can be configured to open an app or website, keep the Mac awake, mute a sound, run a command or run a shortcut.
Pumpkin Lights requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
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Quick answers
Is Pumpkin Lights free?
Yes, it is a free menu bar app for the Mac.
What macOS version does Pumpkin Lights require?
It requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Where can I download Pumpkin Lights?
It is available for download from the developer's website.