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BitBar vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BitBar
8.0Utility to display the output from any script or program in the menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | BitBar | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 59 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 288 | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.10.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18.0K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 649 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 186 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 22, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
BitBar
BitBar is a versatile utility that allows users to display the output of any script or program in the macOS menu bar, making it an excellent tool for developers and power users who want customizable system monitoring and quick access to script outputs.
Displays the output from any script or program in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Highly customizable with support for any script or program output.
- + Flexible tool for system monitoring and quick access to information.
- + Open-source and MIT licensed, fostering community contributions.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - Some bugs and crashes reported, particularly with frequent refreshes.
xbar
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.
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