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Hammerspoon vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hammerspoon
8.0Desktop automation application
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Hammerspoon | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5.7K | 381 |
| 90-day Installs | 16.7K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 42.6K | 3.5K |
| Version | 1.1.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14.6K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 671 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 657 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 6, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Hammerspoon
Hammerspoon is a powerful macOS desktop automation tool that uses Lua scripting for custom workflows. It allows users to automate tasks, customize their environment, and integrate with various macOS features, making it ideal for developers and power users seeking flexibility.
Enables automation of macOS tasks through Lua scripting.
Pros
- + Highly flexible and customizable automation capabilities
- + Lua scripting provides a powerful and lightweight scripting language
- + Strong community support and extensive documentation
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Complexity may overwhelm those unfamiliar with scripting
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