textbar ☆
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Description:
Add any text to menu bar
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.5.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: menu-bar productivity macos utilities developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask textbar
About:
Textbar is a lightweight utility that allows users to display custom text, scripts, or data directly in the macOS menu bar. It supports executing shell scripts, Python, and other commands to fetch and display real-time information. This tool is ideal for developers and power users who want to monitor system metrics or access frequently used snippets without leaving their current workspace.
Key Features:
  • Supports shell scripts and multiple programming languages for data fetching
  • Highly customizable appearance including fonts, colors, and icons
  • Clickable menu items to trigger actions or open URLs
  • Low system resource footprint
Use Cases:
  • Displaying live system metrics like CPU usage or network stats
  • Monitoring build statuses or CI/CD pipeline progress
  • Showing quick-access notes, clipboard history, or API data
Alternatives:
  • BitBar – Open-source alternative that also renders scripts in the menu bar, often requiring more manual configuration.
  • xbar – A modern fork of BitBar with a plugin marketplace and active community development.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 23, 2025 6:21pm 3.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 6f9ed8fe
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 3.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP a195345e
Aug 9, 2025 3:13pm 3.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d843374
Jul 10, 2024 1:08pm 3.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 82c57711
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