Xbar
MacTurn your Mac menu bar into a customizable, script-powered dashboard
Overview
Xbar transforms your Mac’s menu bar into a customizable, script-powered dashboard. Add real-time widgets for system stats, weather, to-do lists, or custom alerts using Python, Bash, JavaScript, and more. Power users appreciate its flexibility—build tailored tools to monitor CPU usage, track crypto prices, or display email notifications. Open-source and free, it integrates seamlessly into workflows, letting you access critical info at a glance without cluttering your desktop. Ideal for developers and anyone wanting to personalize their menu bar with dynamic, useful content that fits their unique needs.
Key Features
- Create custom menu bar widgets with scripts
- Supports Python, Bash, JavaScript, and other languages
- Display real-time data (system stats, weather, alerts)
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Open-source and completely free
- ⊕ Extremely flexible for power users and developers
- ⊕ Seamless integration with Mac's menu bar
Cons
- ⊖ Requires basic scripting skills for advanced customization
- ⊖ Steep learning curve for non-technical users