xbar ☆

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Description:
View output from scripts in the menu bar

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.1.7-beta@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: Productivity

Tags: menu-bar macos automation widgets productivity

Install: brew install --cask xbar

About:
xbar is a lightweight menu bar utility for macOS that runs scripts and displays their output directly in the system menu bar. It supports scripts in any language and can be configured to refresh at set intervals, enabling real-time monitoring of system stats, development builds, or external data. This makes it a powerful, customizable dashboard for at-a-glance information without leaving your current workspace.

Key Features:

Supports scripts in any language (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.)
Highly customizable with plugins and native theme support
Real-time updates with configurable refresh intervals
Clickable menu items to trigger actions or open URLs

Use Cases:

Monitoring CI/CD pipeline status or build progress
Displaying system metrics like CPU, memory, or battery usage
Tracking stock prices, weather, or other external APIs

Alternatives:

BitBar – xbar is a modern, open-source rewrite of BitBar with active maintenance and native plugin support.
SwiftBar – SwiftBar uses Swift for plugins and offers native performance, while xbar focuses on broader language support and simplicity.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:32pm	2.1.7-beta	0	VERSION_BUMP	7ca91ce3
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm	2.1.7-beta	0	VERSION_BUMP	de967c78