TextBar
TextBar is a macOS utility that displays custom text, scripts, or shell command output directly in the menu bar. Users can create multiple menu bar items to show real-time information such as system status, weather, reminders, or the output of custom scripts — without opening a separate window or application. It is popular among power users and developers who want quick access to frequently checked information or system metrics from the menu bar.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionWe could not find recent information about TextBar's development status or whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. Given that you are now in 2026 and the September 2028 macOS 28 deadline is approaching in about 27 months, we recommend contacting the developer directly to ask whether TextBar has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon, or when such an update is planned. If the app is no longer maintained, the developer may be able to recommend an actively supported alternative. In the meantime, TextBar continues to run under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs, but this compatibility will end when Apple removes Rosetta in macOS 28. If you cannot get a clear answer from the developer, consider evaluating other menu bar customisation tools that are known to have active native Apple Silicon support.
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