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Description:
Utility to display the output from any script or program in the menu bar

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.10.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @matryer | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: menu-bar utility developer-tools automation macos

Install: brew install --cask bitbar

About:
BitBar is a macOS utility that allows you to run any script and have its output appear in the menu bar. It acts as a bridge between command-line tools and the native macOS UI, enabling developers to monitor systems or trigger actions without leaving their current window. Its simplicity and flexibility make it a powerful tool for creating custom status monitors.

Key Features:

Supports scripts in any language (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.)
Native menu bar integration with click-to-run actions
Customizable refresh intervals for live data updates
Plugin architecture for easy extension and management

Use Cases:

Displaying live system metrics like CPU load or memory usage
Monitoring the status of background services or APIs
Providing quick-access buttons for common development scripts

Alternatives:

xbar – xbar is a modern, open-source rewrite of BitBar with active development and plugin support.
GeekTool – GeekTool is a desktop customization tool that displays script output on the desktop, not the menu bar.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	1.10.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	694ba8fc