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cpuinfo · v1.5.1 • deprecated
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CPU meter menu bar app
brew install --cask cpuinfo 26
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Install trend
Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026CPUInfo is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that provides real-time CPU usage monitoring, ideal for users needing quick access to system performance metrics. It offers a simple interface for tracking CPU activity and is open-source, appealing to developers and sysadmins.
Monitors and displays CPU usage statistics in the menu bar.
Maturity: The project has moderate activity with 108 GitHub stars, though recent updates are limited.
Community: Community discussions highlight its utility for system monitoring and CPU information, with mentions on Hacker News and Reddit.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for real-time monitoring
- + Open-source, enhancing transparency and customization
- + Targeted towards macOS users with specific needs
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may pose security risks
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
Community Mentions
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