App runs, but nothing shows in menu bar
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Description
I couldn't find an existing issue for this, but forgive me if I'm duplicating something.
I've installed xbar 2.1.7-beta on my M1 Macbook Pro (early 2021 running Monterey 12.1)
The app runs OK, and creates a space in the menu bar where it seems xbar should go, but I can't see anything. Clicking on the space in the menu bar opens the xbar menu and I can get to settings and plugins an so on, but activated plugins do not show in the bar either.

I'm using Bartender v4, but even with this disabled I see nothing.
Is there a fix for this? Thank you.
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No repository files, tests, or entry points are named. Reproduce on an M1 MacBook Pro running Monterey 12.1 with Bartender disabled, then identify the menu-bar rendering entry point; done means the xbar space and activated plugin output are visible.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100