elrull/osxethernetstatus

EthernetStatus is a small utility for macOS that adds a network indicator to your menu bar, similar to the built-in Wi-Fi icon. It shows whether your Mac is currently connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable and displays your local IP address. This makes it easy to check your wired connection status at a glance without navigating through system settings. The tool sits quietly in your menu bar at the top of the screen. When you plug in an Ethernet cable, the icon reflects that you're connected and shows your IP address. If the cable is unplugged or the connection drops, the icon updates to show the disconnection. The project is built using Objective-C, which is a traditional programming language for Mac applications, and it integrates directly with macOS system frameworks to monitor network changes in real time. This utility is useful for anyone who relies on a wired internet connection and wants a visible status indicator. Mac users with desktop computers, developers using wired networks for stability, or office workers who frequently dock and undock their laptops would benefit from this tool. It essentially brings the same visual convenience that Wi-Fi users have enjoyed for years to those who prefer or require Ethernet connections. The project is straightforward and focused on a single task, which means it does one thing well without unnecessary complexity. The repository doesn't include detailed documentation, but the concept is simple enough that the code itself serves as a clear demonstration of how to build menu bar utilities for macOS that monitor system-level network status.