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AnyBar

anybar · v0.2.3

3
8.0

Menu bar status indicator

brew install --cask anybar
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Trust Score 3/10
Open source (EPL-1.0) +0
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

AnyBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar status indicator that allows users to display customizable status icons. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want quick access to system or application status without switching contexts. The app's ability to integrate with command-line tools makes it a versatile utility for monitoring processes or workflows.

Displays customizable status indicators in the menu bar, which can be updated via scripts or commands.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, as evidenced by its high GitHub star count and active issue discussions, though it lacks auto-updates and recent commits.

Community: AnyBar has received positive mentions on Hacker News, indicating a strong reception among developers and power users.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Highly customizable with support for various status icons
  • + Scriptable, allowing integration with command-line tools
  • + Free and open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Lack of icons in the menu bar for some users
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Stars
159
Forks
17
Issues
EPL-1.0
License
Objective-CLast commit: Sep 4, 2025

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