Gitbar

Gitbar is a macOS menu‑bar plugin that shows a user’s public GitHub contribution statistics, including daily counts, streaks, and total contributions. It runs as a BitBar plugin, fetching data by scraping the public GitHub profile rather than using the API, and can optionally track a user‑defined contribution goal, displaying progress as a percentage. The tool is intended for developers who want a lightweight, constantly visible reminder of their open‑source activity to encourage regular contributions.

Installation requires macOS 10.6 or later, Node.js, npm, and BitBar. After cloning the repository, users run `npm install`, set their GitHub username and optional goal parameters in a `.env` file, and point BitBar to the plugin folder. The plugin renders a compact UI in the menu bar and can be customized via environment variables.

Gitbar is open source, free, and stable, relying on the `gh-scrape` module for data extraction. It does not require a GitHub API token, keeping setup simple, and invites contributions from the community for further improvements.