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XMenu vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XMenu
7.0Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | XMenu | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 21 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 39 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 148 | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.9.11 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 305 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 186 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | C | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
XMenu
XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.
XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
- + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion
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