Show HN: Hardbar – compile-time defined i3bar

Category: cli-tool

Tags: status-bar, i3, sway, zig, tiling-window-manager

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

Hardbar is a compile-time-configured status bar for i3 and sway that eliminates fork-and-exec overhead by running native modules for system state. It offers a unique approach with compile-time configuration in Zig, making it fast and efficient for users who want a lightweight, customizable bar.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, linux users

Repository: https://github.com/pjz/hardbar · Zig

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