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textbar · v3.5.6 • auto-updates • deprecated
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5.0
Add any text to menu bar
brew install --cask textbar 2
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Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026TextBar is a simple yet useful macOS app that allows users to display any text in the menu bar, perfect for those who need quick access to notes, reminders, or frequently used information. Its customization options make it a handy tool for enhancing productivity.
TextBar adds customizable text snippets to the macOS menu bar.
Maturity: The project appears outdated with the last commit in 2015 and limited GitHub activity.
Community: Minimal community engagement with only a couple of Hacker News mentions and no Reddit discussions.
Pros
- + Customizable text display
- + Simple and straightforward interface
- + Auto-updates available
Cons
- - Outdated project with no recent updates
- - Limited community support
Community Mentions
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