Zebar

While some don’t care about customization at all, some prefer simplicity and functionality, perhaps due to a less-powerful computer. Many users, however, prefer personalization and optimization of their digital workspace according to their specific needs and preferences.

Zebar is an application that allows you to create and customize taskbars, desktop widgets, and popups on your computer.

The idea behind the tool is to grant you the flexibility to create personalized and efficient digital workspaces that work for you. It relies on HTML, CSS, and a specialized templating language for customizing taskbars, desktop widgets, and popups. The templating language provided offers advanced features such as interpolation tags and conditional statements.

In all fairness, it’s not an easy-to-use program, and you need to know how to write and edit configuration files to reap the benefits. I did found an example with basic configuration that you can launch, so you can get a general idea about what you can do with it.

A noteworthy feature of the app is the reactive providers that ensure dynamic and real-time updates to the user interface. Unlike traditional predefined components, the providers continuously monitor and fetch data related to various system metrics and external factors.

The providers cover a wide array of functionalities including CPU usage, memory status, battery life, weather information, and more. As these metrics change, the program seamlessly updates the interface, ensuring that you have access to the most relevant and up-to-date information at all times.

Although it’s not the easiest tool to work with, Zebar has a lot of potential and can offer you more control over your workspace. If you are a seasoned developer or power-user who wants to truly make the desktop his own, perhaps you can consider giving this tool a try.