SwiftBar 2.1.1 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 19, 2026

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SwiftBar is a free and open source tool that puts the output of your own scripts into the macOS menu bar. Weather, stock notes, server status or a simple timer can all sit at the top of your screen and refresh on a schedule you choose. It speaks the same plugin language as xbar, so a large library of ready made plugins works with it from day one. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

Key Features

• Runs scripts in many languages and shows their output in the menu bar
• Refresh timing is set in the plugin file name, such as every five minutes
• Built in plugin browser makes finding new plugins simple
• Supports xbar and BitBar style plugins without changes
• Menus can include links, submenus and small actions you define

How to Download

1. Visit the SwiftBar project page on GitHub.
2. Download from the official site by opening the latest release.
3. Move the app to your Applications folder and launch it.
4. Pick a plugins folder, add a script, and watch it appear in the menu bar.

System Requirements

SwiftBar needs a recent version of macOS, and the project lists macOS Monterey or later for current builds. It runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs and uses very little disk space. Some plugins may need extra tools, depending on the script you choose.

FAQs

Is SwiftBar really free?

Yes. SwiftBar is open source and free to download and use, and its source code is public on GitHub for anyone to read.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. You can install ready made plugins from the built in browser. Writing your own script is optional and only needed for custom items.