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SketchyBar vs xbar: catalog facts
SketchyBar	xbar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.
macOS	macOS
Every item is defined by your own scripts Configuration can be changed while the bar runs	Hundreds of pre-built plugins in many categories Plugins can be written in any language
macOS only Needs shell scripting to get a useful setup	macOS only App releases are infrequent
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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