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cd to vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
cd to
7.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | cd to | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 29 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 85 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 332 | 3.2K |
| Version | 3.1.3 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.4K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 240 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 19, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
cd to
cd to is a Finder toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal with a single click. It streamlines workflow for developers and command-line users by eliminating the need to manually navigate to directories in Terminal.
Enables quick access to the current Finder directory in Terminal.
Pros
- + Quick access to directories in Terminal
- + Streamlines workflow for developers
- + Active community and open-source nature
Cons
- - Requires manual updates
- - Open issues that need addressing
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