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SwiftBar

brew install --cask swiftbar v2.0.1,536

Menu bar app that runs scripts and displays their output as status items or dropdowns.

Why you might care

SwiftBar lets you add custom scripts (bash, python, etc.) that update menu bar items on any schedule. It's ideal for developers and power users who want to expose system info, check servers, or trigger actions without leaving the menu bar. Open-source and free.

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