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ubersicht · v1.6.82 • auto-updates

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Run commands and display their output on the desktop

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

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Übersicht is a powerful tool for displaying command outputs as customizable desktop widgets using HTML, JavaScript, and CoffeeScript. It offers a flexible alternative to GeekTool, ideal for developers and power users seeking dynamic desktop information.

Displays command outputs as customizable widgets on the desktop.

Maturity: The project is mature, with active updates and community engagement since its launch in 2014.

Community: Community feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its flexibility and ease of use as a GeekTool alternative.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable widgets
  • + Supports modern web technologies
  • + Active and supportive community

Cons

  • - May require a learning curve for new users
  • - Potential resource usage impact