MenuScores

Product Introduction

1. MenuScores is a macOS application that displays live sports scores directly in your menu bar or Dynamic Island notch. It eliminates the need to constantly check websites or mobile apps for score updates.
2. The core value lies in providing real-time game updates without interrupting workflow, making it ideal for multitasking professionals and sports enthusiasts.

Main Features

1. Persistent menu bar display shows current scores with team logos and progress indicators. The Dynamic Island integration expands to show detailed match statistics when clicked.
2. Automatic updates every 15 seconds with support for multiple sports including football, basketball, and esports. Users can customize which leagues/games to follow.
3. Lightweight architecture built using SwiftUI consumes minimal system resources (under 50MB RAM). Includes dark/light mode auto-detection and retina display optimization.

Problems Solved

1. Solves the problem of constantly switching between work applications and sports tracking platforms. Users can monitor games while maintaining productivity.
2. Targets macOS users who watch sports while working, particularly developers, content creators, and data analysts using Apple Silicon devices.
3. Ideal for office environments, gaming sessions, or when screen space is limited. Provides discrete updates during full-screen applications or video calls.

Unique Advantages

1. First score tracker natively supporting Dynamic Island notch interaction on compatible MacBooks. Competitors primarily focus on mobile implementations.
2. Innovative "Focus Mode" automatically hides scores during screen sharing sessions. Open-source architecture allows community-driven data source integrations.
3. Advantages include native macOS integration, lower latency than web-based trackers (under 2s delay), and privacy-focused design that doesn't require user accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How to install MenuScores? Download the latest release from GitHub, drag to Applications folder, and enable in System Settings > Privacy > Accessibility.
2. Which macOS versions are supported? Requires macOS Ventura 13.4 or later with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). Intel Macs supported through Rosetta 2.
3. Can I customize which sports appear? Yes, edit the config.json file to specify leagues. Premier League and NBA come preconfigured.
4. Is this app open-source? Yes, the GPL-3.0 licensed codebase allows modifications and private deployments.
5. How often are scores updated? Default is 15 seconds, adjustable in settings from 5-60 second intervals.