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xbar vs Doll
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
Doll
7.0Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar
| Metric | xbar | Doll |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 405 | 119 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 268 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.2K | 948 |
| Version | 2.1.7-beta | 0.0.9.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18.0K | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 649 | 27 |
| Open Issues | 186 | 31 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Go | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 6, 2022 |
Reviews
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
Doll
Doll is a macOS utility that moves app badges from the dock to the menu bar, offering a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users who want to keep their dock organized while monitoring app notifications.
Transfers app badges from the dock to the menu bar for easier monitoring.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access to app badges
- + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS
- + Helps declutter the dock for a cleaner interface
Cons
- - Limited app support, particularly for key applications
- - No auto-update feature for ease of maintenance