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fanny · v2.3.0
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Notification Center widget and menu bar application to monitor fans
brew install --cask fanny 63
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026FannyWidget is a Notification Center widget and menu bar app that monitors fan speeds and temperatures, providing real-time insights into your Mac's thermal health. It's ideal for users looking to optimize their system's performance and longevity.
Monitors fan speeds and temperatures, displaying data in the Notification Center and menu bar.
Maturity: The project has a strong following but lacks recent updates and has unresolved issues, particularly with M1 Mac compatibility.
Community: Limited community discussion; a single Reddit post highlights concerns about fan speeds on newer Mac models.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license.
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Notification Center and menu bar.
- + Provides real-time monitoring of fan speeds and temperatures.
Cons
- - Does not support M1 Macs, with open issues unresolved.
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
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