# SwiftBar

> Powerful macOS menu bar customization using shell scripts

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/swiftbar
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/swiftbar.json
- Website: https://github.com/swiftbar/SwiftBar
- Category: Utility
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-04T02:45:22+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/swiftbar/SwiftBar
- Stars: 4750
- Forks: 140
- Open issues: 18
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-09-29T16:59:18+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T15:55:38+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Scripting, Automation, Productivity, Utility
Tech stacks: macOS, Shell, swift

## Features
- Add custom menu bar programs by writing simple executable shell scripts. *(highlighted)*
- Compatible with the extensive library of existing BitBar plugins. *(highlighted)*
- Features a built-in plugin browser for quick discovery and installation. *(highlighted)*

## Description

SwiftBar is a powerful macOS menu bar customization tool that allows users to add custom programs via shell scripts. It supports existing BitBar plugins and offers a simple way to display dynamic information directly in the system menu bar.

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