istat-menus@6 ☆
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Description:
System monitoring app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.73.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bjango  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: monitoring system-utilities menu-bar performance hardware
Install: brew install --cask istat-menus@6
About:
iStats Menus is a comprehensive system monitoring tool for macOS that provides real-time insights into your Mac's hardware and performance. It displays detailed information in the menu bar, including CPU usage, fan speeds, temperatures, battery health, and network activity. The app helps users proactively diagnose performance issues and maintain their system's health.
Key Features:
  • Real-time CPU, memory, and network monitoring in the menu bar
  • Temperature and fan speed sensors for hardware monitoring
  • Battery health and cycle count tracking for MacBooks
  • Customizable notifications and alerts for system events
  • Historical graphs and usage statistics
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring system performance and resource usage during intensive tasks
  • Diagnosing overheating issues or fan noise problems
  • Tracking battery health and charging patterns on MacBooks
  • Monitoring network activity and bandwidth usage
Alternatives:
  • Stats – Free, open-source alternative with similar monitoring features
  • iStatistica – Less comprehensive, focused on basic system stats
  • Activity Monitor – Built-in macOS tool, lacks menu bar integration and detailed sensors
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:19pm 6.73.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c32518a
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 6.73.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b31fb67d
Jul 31, 2024 3:35pm 6.73 0 NEW 8f955da8
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