Übersicht

Free plan Mac

What Übersicht is

Übersicht is a free macOS app that displays system-command output on the desktop in widgets. Widgets use HTML5, JavaScript, and React JSX; they can present data as tables, charts, or graphs and respond to different screen sizes. A gallery and installation instructions help users add community widgets, and the maker says widgets can be customized. For development, the app watches the widget directory and displays interface changes when files change. Commands run on a configurable schedule that defaults to once per second, or can be set not to refresh automatically. A built-in local proxy supports Ajax requests to external sites, and AppleScript scripting is available. The download page specifies macOS 12 or later. Widgets can run arbitrary code on the machine, so users are advised to inspect their source; malicious code cannot be ruled out. The app is released under the GNU General Public License version 3 or a later version at the user's option.

Who it suits

Übersicht suits macOS users who want desktop widgets driven by system commands, or who want to build and customize widgets using web technologies. It is also relevant to users comfortable inspecting widget code before installing it.

What it does well

Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
Widgets can show tables, charts, and graphs.
Supports community widgets through a gallery.
Commands have configurable refresh intervals.
AppleScript scripting is supported.

What to know first

Download page specifies macOS 12 or later.
Widgets can run arbitrary code on the machine.
Malicious widget code cannot be ruled out.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Übersicht	Free to download · open source	Free

As tracesof.net lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Übersicht website.
Download the macOS app; the download page specifies macOS 12 or later.
Install widgets from the gallery using its installation instructions.
Inspect widget source before running it.

Verdict

Übersicht offers flexible desktop widgets and options for developing them, with support for community additions and automation. Because widgets can execute arbitrary code, inspect their source before use.

Questions

How much does Übersicht cost?

The listed plan is free, and the app is free to download.

Which operating system does it support?

Übersicht is listed for macOS. Its download page specifies macOS 12 or later.

Can I use community-made widgets?

Yes. The maker provides a widget gallery and instructions for installing widgets from it.

What are Übersicht widgets made with?

Widgets are written using HTML5, JavaScript and React JSX.

Is Übersicht open source?

Yes. It is released under GNU GPL version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version.

Can widgets run code on my machine?

Yes. Widgets can run arbitrary code, and the maker advises inspecting their source because malicious code cannot be ruled out.

Facts from Übersicht's own pages

Automation: The GitHub documentation says Übersicht supports AppleScript scripting. · github.com, 2 Oct 2026
Command refresh: The GitHub documentation says widget commands run at a configurable interval, defaulting to once per second, and can be set not to refresh automatically. · github.com, 2 Oct 2026
Community widgets: The maker provides a widget gallery and instructions for installing widgets from it. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Customization: The maker says widgets are easy to write and customize. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Display options: Widgets can show data in tables, charts, and graphs, and can react to different screen sizes. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Integrations: The GitHub documentation describes a built-in local proxy server for making Ajax requests to external sites. · github.com, 2 Oct 2026
License: The maker releases Übersicht under the GNU General Public License version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Purpose: Übersicht displays the output of system commands on the desktop in small containers called widgets. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Security and liability: The maker says use of Übersicht and its widgets is at the user's sole risk and provides them as is. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Support: The maker directs users to GitHub documentation and issue reporting, and offers sponsorship and one-time donations as ways to support development. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Supported platform: The download link on the maker's site specifies macOS 12 or later. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Widget development: The GitHub documentation says Übersicht watches the widget directory for file changes and displays UI changes immediately. · github.com, 2 Oct 2026
Widget format: Widgets are written using HTML5, JavaScript, and React JSX. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026
Widget safety: Widgets can run arbitrary code on the machine, and the maker advises users to inspect their source because malicious code cannot be ruled out. · tracesof.net, 2 Oct 2026

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