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SwiftBar vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SwiftBar
8.0Menu bar customization tool
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | SwiftBar | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.9K | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 6.2K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 12.3K | 3.2K |
| Version | 2.0.1,536 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.8K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 110 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SwiftBar
SwiftBar is a powerful macOS menu bar customization tool that allows users to extend and personalize their menu bar with plugins and scripts. It offers extensive functionality for developers and users seeking advanced menu bar customization options.
SwiftBar enables users to customize their macOS menu bar using plugins and scripts.
Pros
- + Extensive plugin support for menu bar customization
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Strong community and GitHub traction
Cons
- - Some plugins may cause high CPU usage
- - Limited integration with other tools
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