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hightop · v1.4 • auto-updates

7
8.0

File access via the menu bar

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brew install --cask hightop
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

HighTop offers quick file access via a menu bar icon, ideal for users who frequently work with files. Its seamless integration and convenience make it a useful productivity tool.

Adds a menu bar icon for quick file access and browsing.

Maturity: The project is active with 509 GitHub stars and recent updates, indicating strong health and community support.

Community: No community discussion found yet.

Pros

  • + Quick and convenient file access via the menu bar.
  • + Seamless integration with macOS interface.
  • + Lightweight and efficient system resource usage.

Cons

  • - Limited to menu bar interface without a traditional file browser.
  • - Currently only available for macOS.

GitHub

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509
Stars
8
Forks
0
Issues
MIT
License
RubyLast commit: Dec 31, 2025

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