https://github.com/remarkablemark/xbar-hello-world
xbar "Hello, World!"
https://github.com/remarkablemark/xbar-hello-world
javascript macos nodejs plugin xbar xbar-plugin
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xbar "Hello, World!"
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/remarkablemark/xbar-hello-world
- Owner: remarkablemark
- License: mit
- Created: 2021-04-11T02:13:48.000Z (about 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2021-04-18T20:06:22.000Z (about 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-08T12:50:21.131Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: javascript, macos, nodejs, plugin, xbar, xbar-plugin
- Language: Shell
- Homepage: https://youtu.be/XaxvMgXoYMw
- Size: 6.84 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# xbar-hello-world
[xbar](https://github.com/matryer/xbar) plugin that outputs "Hello, World!" in the macOS menu bar. Watch [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/XaxvMgXoYMw).
## Prerequisites
### Node.js
Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/):
```sh
brew install node
```
### xbar
Install [xbar](https://xbarapp.com/):
```sh
brew install --cask xbar
```
Open xbar:
```sh
open /Applications/xbar.app
```
If Apple blocks the app from being opened:
```
"xbar" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.
```
macOS menu bar > Apple > `System Preferences...` > `Security & Privacy` > `General` > "xbar" was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer > `Open Anyway`
## Install Plugin
Clone repository:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/remarkablemark/xbar-hello-world.git
cd xbar-hello-world
```
Install plugin by creating a symbolic link in the plugin folder:
```sh
npm run plugin:install
```
macOS menu bar > `xbar` > `Refresh all`
## Open Plugin
macOS menu bar > `xbar` > `Open plugin...`
You can toggle the plugin on/off and change the refresh interval.
## Uninstall Plugin
### Recommended Method
macOS menu bar > `xbar` > `Open plugin...` > `Uninstall this plugin...`
### Alternative Method
Uninstall plugin by deleting the symbolic link in the plugin folder:
```sh
npm run plugin:uninstall
```
macOS menu bar > `xbar` > `Refresh all`
## License
[MIT](LICENSE)