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FiScript vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
FiScript
7.0xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | FiScript | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 392 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 31 | 3.3K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 523 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
FiScript
FiScript enables users to execute custom scripts directly from the macOS Finder context menu, offering a seamless integration for developers and productivity enthusiasts who rely on scripting.
Allows execution of custom scripts via Finder's context menu with a Control+click.
Pros
- + Integrates scripts directly into Finder
- + Open-source and modern Swift implementation
- + Efficient for developers and power users
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development may affect compatibility and support
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