Overview
The macOS ClickShare Launcher is designed to automatically launch the ClickShare application when a ClickShare Button * is connected to a macOS device. Once installed, it runs silently in the background and does not appear in the macOS Launchpad apps list. This launcher is included as a PKG file in the ClickShare Extension Pack, which you can download for free from our website.
Click here to download the latest version of the ClickShare Extension Pack.
Key features
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Auto-launch: Instantly opens the ClickShare app when a Button is connected.
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Background service: Operates silently without user interaction.
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Flexible installation: Supports both manual and enterprise-wide deployment.
Installation
Manual installation
End-users with administrative rights can install the launcher independently using the provided installer package.
Enterprise deployment
IT administrators can deploy the launcher across multiple macOS devices using standard IT deployment tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune). For detailed instructions on deploying the Extension Pack package file using Microsoft Intune, refer to KB13167. While this article focuses on deploying the ClickShare Desktop App, the same deployment method applies to the Extension Pack package file.
Uninstallation options
Method 1: Manual
- Delete the system file:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.barco.clickshare.buttondector.plist - Remove the application folder:
/Library/Application Support/Barco/button_app/on Launcher v1.x, /Library/Application Support/Barco/ClickShare on Launcher version 2.x - Restart the macOS device to complete the process.
Method 2: Shell script (Run as Root)
Utilize the shell script available here, also included in this article, to automate the cleanup process. This script ensures thorough removal and verification.
Note (Apple Silicon Macs)
When using the ClickShare Button for the first time on a Mac with an Apple Silicon processor (such as M1, M2, M3 or similar models), Rosetta must be installed to ensure proper compatibility. If Rosetta is not yet installed on the device, you can install it manually using the steps below:
- Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight, type "Terminal", and launch it.
- In Terminal, enter the following command
softwareupdate --install-rosettaand press Enter: - When asked to agree to the license, type a and press Enter.
- Rosetta will automatically install and complete without further action.
⚠️ Note (End of Rosetta Support)
On Apple M‑series devices, the ClickShare Desktop App currently runs using Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation layer.. Apple has announced that Rosetta will be removed in macOS 27 and later. When this happens, the Desktop App will no longer function unless updated for native Apple Silicon.
Barco is working on a native ARM version of the ClickShare App to ensure continued support. For details, see Apple end of Rosetta support and impact on the ClickShare App.
Contact Barco Support: If you encounter any issues with installing or managing the macOS ClickShare Launcher, please contact the Barco Support by creating a ticket (how-to, see KB6024).
