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EQL Meter
What it is
EQL Meter is a free desktop app that tracks EverQuest Legends fights by reading character log files on the player's computer. It updates damage per second (DPS) in its main window and a click-through overlay, which stays on top while allowing interaction with the game beneath it. The main meter has DPS, Heals, Raid, and Loot tabs, plus a Combined view for multiple mobs, an ability breakdown, and a DPS chart. When the in-game `/who all raid` roster is known, the Raid tab provides group DPS information. The overlay appears above the game only when it is running windowed or borderless. EQL Meter runs on macOS and Windows and operates locally without an account or cloud backend. The app checks for newer releases on startup and offers an in-app update check and installation. The maker provides a guide for Mac players using EverQuest Legends in a Parallels virtual machine. The project is MIT licensed. The Mac app is not notarized by Apple, and its first launch may require clearing macOS quarantine in Terminal. Questions and feature ideas go to GitHub Discussions; bug reports go to GitHub Issues.
For and against
For
- Tracks fights in real time from local character logs.
- Shows DPS in a click-through overlay and main window.
- Includes DPS, Heals, Raid, and Loot tabs.
- Runs locally without an account or cloud backend.
- Available for macOS and Windows.
Against
- Game must run windowed or borderless for the overlay.
- Mac app is not notarized by Apple.
- First Mac launch may require clearing quarantine in Terminal.
The verdict
EQL Meter provides several live combat views without requiring an account or cloud backend. Check the game display requirement and Mac launch caveat before using the overlay.
Who it suits
EQL Meter suits EverQuest Legends players who want local, live fight metrics and an overlay. Mac players using Parallels can consult the maker's guide, but should note the first-launch requirement.
Plans and prices
Free
MIT-licensed app · no account or cloud backend
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Combat views
- The app includes a multi-mob Combined view, ability breakdown, and DPS chart.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Game display limitation
- The setup guides say the game must run windowed or borderless for the overlay to appear above it.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies EQL Meter as MIT licensed.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Local operation
- The security policy describes EQL Meter as a local desktop app that reads game log files on the user's machine and requires no account or cloud backend.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mac limitation
- The Mac app is not notarized by Apple yet, and the first launch may require clearing macOS quarantine in Terminal.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Overlay
- The always-on-top overlay supports click-through so the game remains playable beneath it.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Parallels support
- The maker provides a guide for Mac players running EverQuest Legends in a Parallels VM.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EQL Meter tails EverQuest Legends character logs, tracks fights in real time, and displays DPS in a main window and click-through overlay.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Raid and group
- The Raid tab uses the in-game `/who all raid` roster and provides group DPS information when a raid roster is known.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security reports
- The maker asks users to report security problems privately by contacting the maintainer or using GitHub Security Advisories if available.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs feature ideas and questions to GitHub Discussions and bug reports to GitHub Issues.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Tabs
- The main meter has DPS, Heals, Raid, and Loot tabs.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The app checks GitHub for a newer release on startup and offers an in-app update check and installation.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
