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Übersicht vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Übersicht
8.0Run commands and display their output on the desktop
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Übersicht | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 607 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.7K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.6K | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.6.82 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 649 |
| Open Issues | — | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jul 8, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Übersicht
Übersicht is a powerful tool for displaying command outputs as customizable desktop widgets using HTML, JavaScript, and CoffeeScript. It offers a flexible alternative to GeekTool, ideal for developers and power users seeking dynamic desktop information.
Displays command outputs as customizable widgets on the desktop.
Pros
- + Highly customizable widgets
- + Supports modern web technologies
- + Active and supportive community
Cons
- - May require a learning curve for new users
- - Potential resource usage impact
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