Silicon Info

Silicon Info is a lightweight menu‑bar utility for macOS that displays the processor architecture of the foreground application. When an app is active, the indicator shows whether it is running natively on Apple Silicon (ARM) or under Rosetta 2 translation (x86). The visual cue appears instantly in the status bar, allowing users to verify an app’s execution mode without opening Activity Monitor or using command‑line tools.

The tool targets developers, power users, and anyone who needs to confirm that software is taking advantage of the native ARM architecture on newer Macs. It is particularly helpful when troubleshooting performance issues or ensuring that a binary has been built for the correct platform.

Silicon Info is distributed as a macOS‑only stable release, available through the Mac App Store, Homebrew Cask, or direct download from its GitHub repository. Installation consists of placing the .app bundle in the Applications folder and granting any required security permissions. The interface consists solely of the status‑bar icon and a brief pop‑up indicating the current app’s architecture.