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Kando vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Kando
8.0Pie menu
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Kando | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 64 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 220 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 881 | 3.2K |
| Version | 2.3.0 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.7K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 166 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 63 | 186 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jul 21, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Kando
Kando is a cross-platform pie menu that offers a unique and efficient way to access frequently used applications and workflows. Its customizable interface and integration with various productivity tools make it ideal for power users seeking to streamline their workflow.
Kando allows users to quickly access applications and workflows through a customizable pie menu.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Customizable interface
- + Integrates with other productivity tools
- + Active development
- + Large community
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Some issues on specific Linux desktop environments (resolved)
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