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xbar for Mac

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Quick answer: xbar is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask xbar. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 178 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xbar is

xbar is a system utility for macOS: view output from scripts in the menu bar.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://xbarapp.com/.

How to install xbar

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask xbar.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xbar on Mac?

Run brew install --cask xbar in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is xbar open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (matryer/xbar), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does xbar run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is xbar?

It was installed 178 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2616 in this catalogue.

What version of xbar is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.7-beta.