What is GitBar
GitBar is a macOS menubar application that consolidates pull request tracking from GitHub, GitLab (cloud or self-hosted), and Azure DevOps. It provides a live count of your PRs, quick access to your authored PRs, those awaiting your review, and team-wide activity, with visual status badges and CI indicators. Built with React Native for macOS, it's free on the Mac App Store.
Key Features
Multi-provider support: GitHub, GitLab (cloud & self-hosted), and Azure DevOps with multiple accounts
Three-tab view: Mine, Review, and All with customizable filters
Status badges and CI indicators for approved, draft, conflict, and pipeline status
Compact view to display more PRs and hide unwanted ones
GitHub Issues tracking alongside pull requests
Use Cases
- Software developers managing pull requests across multiple projects and platforms
- Engineering leads who need a quick overview of team PRs and review assignments
- Remote teams wanting to reduce context switching by centralizing PR notifications
Why do startups need this tool?
Startups often have lean engineering teams where every minute counts. GitBar eliminates the need to constantly check multiple platforms, reducing context switching and helping developers focus on code reviews. Its free pricing and support for multiple accounts make it ideal for growing teams that use various version control services.
FAQs
GitBar Alternatives
Gitify
Octobox
Linear
Slack PR integrations
GitHub Notifications
