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XQuartz vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | XQuartz | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 6.9K | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 21.8K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 97.8K | 3.2K |
| Version | 2.8.5 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 996 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 69 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 83 | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Shell | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
XQuartz
XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.
XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.
Pros
- + Supports Apple Silicon
- + Actively maintained
- + Widely used by developers
Cons
- - Performance issues with macOS
- - Unresolved bugs
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