Is GitBar free to use?

Yes, GitBar is completely free and available on the Mac App Store.

Does GitBar support self-hosted GitLab?

Yes, GitBar supports both cloud and self-hosted GitLab instances.

Can I connect multiple accounts from the same provider?

Yes, you can add multiple accounts across different providers or the same provider (e.g., personal and work GitHub).

Does GitBar send notifications for new activity?

Yes, it provides native macOS notifications for new PRs, comments, and updates.

GitBar authenticates through official OAuth flows and does not store credentials on its servers. Data stays local on your machine.

GitBar

Every pull request, one menubar. GitHub, GitLab & Azure

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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.

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