Übersicht
Übersicht: A flexible Mac widget framework for developers comfortable with code and shell commands. Ranked #5 of 29 in Desktop Widget Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac developers creating data-driven widgets.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac developers creating data-driven widgets
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported platformsMacos
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free and open source with JavaScript, React JSX, HTML5 and CSS
- Supports charts, tables, graphs, external data and configurable refresh intervals
- Covers monitoring, calendars, weather, feeds, media, finance and more
Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- Requires a technical approach using shell commands and code
- The community widget gallery is not comprehensive
Our verdict on Übersicht
Übersicht is a free, open-source desktop widget application for macOS. It is aimed at developers who want to create configurable on-screen widgets from shell command output, external data and custom layouts. Widgets can display text, tables, charts and graphs, making the product suitable for system monitoring, calendars, weather, RSS feeds, clocks, networking, media, launchers, finance and reminders.
Its main strength is the depth of its widget framework. Development can combine shell commands with JavaScript, React JSX, HTML5 and CSS, while configurable refresh intervals control how often commands update. State management and live updates during editing support iterative widget development, and custom positioning and CSS styling allow detailed control over presentation. A built-in proxy server supports external data requests, expanding the types of information widgets can display.
Übersicht also offers a community widget gallery for installing existing creations, but the gallery is not comprehensive. The product’s technical model makes it a better fit for Mac developers than for users seeking a no-code desktop customization tool. Choose Übersicht if you want open-source control, broad widget categories and the ability to work directly with commands and code. Choose an alternative if you need support for platforms beyond macOS or prefer a fully guided, nontechnical setup.
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Übersicht fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | Macos |
| Widget categories | system monitoring; clocks; calendars; weather; RSS feeds; networking; media; launchers; finance; reminders |
| System monitoring | Yes |
| Custom layouts | Yes |
| Weather widgets | Yes |
| Calendar widgets | Yes |
| Feed widgets | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | tracesof.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Übersicht
- Monitor FlowsA flexible Windows dashboard tool with broad integrations and multi-monitor support.9.4
- RainmeterA flexible Windows widget toolkit for system data, feeds, controls, and custom layouts.9.3
- GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)A free Windows gadget collection with monitoring, utilities, and desktop organization.9.0
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