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xbar vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | xbar | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 405 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.2K | 30.1K |
| Version | 2.1.7-beta | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18.0K | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 649 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 186 | 143 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open