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June 05, 2025, 01:06:00 AM
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Hey everyone! I’m excited to announce the launch of Crypto Bar, a new macOS-only menu-bar application that streams live cryptocurrency prices right at the top of your screen. I built it for traders, investors and power users who want a sleek, no-bloat way to track the market at a glance. The app sits quietly in your menu bar and pushes price updates for your favourite coins via WebSocket – so you’ll always see the latest BTC, ETH, LTC, etc. without opening a browser. Best of all, Crypto Bar is free and open source – no ads, no tracking, just the data you need.

Key Features
  • Live & Instant Updates – Streams prices from CryptoCompare’s WebSocket API (aggregates most major exchanges). No manual refresh – numbers tick live.
  • Custom Watchlist – Track only the coins/pairs you care about (BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, even the obscure ones).
  • Lightweight Design – Native macOS menu-bar integration with zero clutter or background bloat.
  • No Login / No Cloud – 100 % local. No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud sync.
  • Open Source & MIT-licensed – Built with Electron + React. Actively maintained, PRs welcome! Smiley

Download & Source
Crypto Bar is available now on GitHub. Grab the latest macOS DMG from the releases page and run it instantly – no App Store needed.

GitHub: https://github.com/Yosem1t3/cryptobar

Advanced users can clone and launch with:
Code:
git clone https://github.com/Yosem1t3/cryptobar.git
cd cryptobar
npm install && npm start
(Requires macOS.)

PS: 100 % free, no monetisation. If you like it, please star the repo and drop feedback. I’m eyeing extras like custom price alerts, P/L tracking, maybe a Linux tray port if there’s demand.

Try it, star it, and let me know what you think!
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June 05, 2025, 02:40:27 AM
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Can you post a screenshot so we can see what it looks like?  You may not be able to post images but someone can repost for you.

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June 05, 2025, 08:43:30 AM
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I don't have Mac device. But looking at GIF on your GitHub repository, it looks simple enough and get the job done.

  • Live & Instant Updates – Streams prices from CryptoCompare’s WebSocket API (aggregates most major exchanges). No manual refresh – numbers tick live.

Just wondering, have you checked whether their API allow connection from device using VPN?

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June 05, 2025, 11:36:12 AM
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Can you post a screenshot so we can see what it looks like?  You may not be able to post images but someone can repost for you.

The demo gif is in the repository, here's the direct link https://camo.githubusercontent.com/2d8f418b2e9ca420c08bf6360bef4f36a0a0b53113e310b39cd36bc8832b1ce8/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f63727970746f6261722f6e65776769662e676966
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June 05, 2025, 11:55:44 AM
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I don't have Mac device. But looking at GIF on your GitHub repository, it looks simple enough and get the job done.

  • Live & Instant Updates – Streams prices from CryptoCompare’s WebSocket API (aggregates most major exchanges). No manual refresh – numbers tick live.

Just wondering, have you checked whether their API allow connection from device using VPN?

Yes, it does!
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