xbar

xbar · v2.1.7-beta

8.5

View output from scripts in the menu bar

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brew install --cask xbar

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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, 2026

xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.

Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.

Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance and a strong developer following.

Community: xbar has received positive mentions on Hacker News, highlighting its utility despite some reported bugs.

Pros

+ Customizable menu bar with script outputs
+ Strong community support and active development
+ Open-source with MIT license

Cons

- Beta version with some lingering bugs
- No auto-update feature

GitHub

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Forks

186

Issues

MIT

License

GoLast commit: Sep 10, 2024

Community Mentions

hackernews

Jan 2026 Controlling local web servers using xbar

hackernews

Feb 2025 Xbar: Put the output from any script/program in your macOS menu bar

hackernews

Jan 2025 Mac toolbar widgets with xbar and Rust

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Mar 2021 Xbar: The BitBar reboot. Put anything in your macOS menu bar

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Mar 2021 xbar

Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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