matryer / matryer/xbar

Text disappears and then comes back and then cyles

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Description

I have a simple plugin that gets the number of packages that need updating from a Ubuntu Server. I use the command:

**ssh name@example.com "/etc/update-motd.d/90-updates-available"**

It returns the string:

**0 updates can be applied immediately.**

The output displays for a few seconds, then disappears. It then cycles through displaying and disappearing. I have the update time as 1 hour. Any ideas?

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Start by reproducing the SSH command `ssh name@example.com "/etc/update-motd.d/90-updates-available"` with the reported one-hour update interval. Trace how xbar handles the returned text and verify that the update count remains displayed instead of cycling or disappearing; the issue mentions no source file or test to begin with.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, shell, ubuntu
Domain
cli, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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