hyperbin
hyperbin is a free, little app that puts an animation over your Trash — or Recycle Bin — and lets it grow as the bin fills up. Empty the bin and the effect settles away.
It runs in your menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows), needs no account and no license, and ships as a direct download. It is open source: view the code on GitHub.
The effects
Section titled “The effects”Three effects ship today, picked from the menu-bar item:
- Flies — a swarm that lands on the bin, walks about, and scatters when you come near
- Ooze — a translucent gel that fills the bin, runs down its sides, and grows eyes that follow your cursor
- Tentacles — arms that reach out of the bin, feel along the rim, and thrash back under the rubbish when the bin is emptied
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”| Platform | Requirement |
|---|---|
| macOS | 14 or later |
| Windows | 10 (20H1) or later |
Where to go next
Section titled “Where to go next”- Getting Started — download, install, and grant permissions
- The Effects — what each effect does and how it reacts to your Trash
- Settings — everything the menu-bar item controls
- Troubleshooting — when nothing is showing up