cpuinfo
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Description:
CPU meter menu bar app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: monitoring cpu system-utility menu-bar performance
Install: brew install --cask cpuinfo
About:
cpuinfo is a lightweight menu bar application for macOS that provides real-time monitoring of CPU usage, temperature, and frequency. It offers a persistent, non-intrusive status indicator that allows users to track system performance at a glance. The tool is designed for users who need immediate access to hardware metrics without opening a full system monitor.
Key Features:
  • Real-time CPU usage monitoring in the menu bar
  • Displays CPU temperature and frequency
  • Lightweight and low system resource footprint
  • Minimalist, non-intrusive user interface
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring CPU load during development or compilation tasks
  • Tracking thermal performance during intensive workloads
Alternatives:
  • iStat Menus – More comprehensive but paid and heavier system resource usage
  • Stats – Open-source alternative with broader system monitoring features
Version History
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Aug 24, 2025 9:01pm 1.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d96d915d
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 1.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b31b7990