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ShowyEdge vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ShowyEdge
8.0Visible indicator of the current input source
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | ShowyEdge | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 66 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 200 | 3.2K |
| Version | 6.3.0 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 339 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 186 |
| License | Unlicense | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 5, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ShowyEdge
ShowyEdge provides a visible indicator for the current input source, ideal for users who frequently switch between keyboard layouts or input methods. Its clean design and utility make it a handy tool for enhancing productivity.
ShowyEdge provides a visible indicator for the current input source on macOS.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Useful for users who switch between multiple input sources
- + Clean and minimal design
Cons
- - Limited customization options
- - No automatic updates
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