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BitBar

Q: How do I uninstall BitBar?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask bitbar`. Homebrew will remove BitBar and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update BitBar to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask bitbar` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Utility to display the output from any script or program in the menu bar

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version1.10.1Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is BitBar?

Utility to display the output from any script or program in the menu bar

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask bitbar

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How to Install BitBar on Mac

Follow these steps to install BitBar using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask bitbar
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask bitbar
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm bitbar is installed, then try `bitbar --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch BitBar
Run `bitbar` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about BitBar

How do I install BitBar on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask bitbar. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run bitbar from Terminal.

Is BitBar free?

Yes, BitBar is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall BitBar?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask bitbar. Homebrew will remove BitBar and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to BitBar?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update BitBar to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask bitbar in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does BitBar work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, BitBar can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.