PRs MenuBar

Product Introduction

1. PRs MenuBar is a lightweight macOS application designed for developers to monitor pull requests (PRs) across GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and Forgejo directly from the menu bar. It provides real-time updates on pending code reviews and enables instant access to PRs in a browser with one click.
2. The core value lies in streamlining code review workflows by centralizing PR tracking for multiple Git platforms, reducing context switching, and maintaining focus through native macOS integration. It prioritizes security with encrypted credential storage and minimizes distractions through customizable filtering and auto-refresh intervals.

Main Features

1. The app supports multi-provider integration, allowing simultaneous tracking of PRs from GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and Forgejo instances, including self-hosted repositories.
2. Users can add unlimited accounts with platform-specific authentication tokens stored securely in macOS Keychain, ensuring credentials remain encrypted and isolated from app logic.
3. Advanced filtering excludes draft PRs and labels (e.g., "dependencies"), while sorting options group PRs by date or repository, with provider-specific SF Symbols for visual clarity in the menu bar.

Problems Solved

1. Developers no longer need to manually check multiple Git platforms or maintain browser tabs to track PRs, eliminating workflow interruptions and reducing oversight risks.
2. The tool targets developers working across enterprise, personal, and client projects that span GitHub, GitLab, or self-hosted Git solutions like Gitea/Forgejo.
3. Typical scenarios include monitoring PRs from a company’s GitHub Enterprise instance, a client’s GitLab repository, and a personal Gitea project concurrently, with automatic updates every 5-30 minutes.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike single-platform alternatives, PRs MenuBar aggregates PRs from all major Git providers, including niche self-hosted solutions, in a unified interface.
2. Concurrent fetching retrieves data from all configured accounts simultaneously, ensuring updates complete faster than sequential checks used by similar tools.
3. Competitive differentiation includes native macOS menu bar integration with SF Symbols, granular label-based filtering, and token-per-account security protocols that exceed typical OAuth implementations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which Git providers are supported? The app supports GitHub (cloud/enterprise), GitLab (cloud/self-hosted), Gitea, and Forgejo, with authentication via personal access tokens for each account.
2. How are credentials secured? All tokens are stored exclusively in macOS Keychain using AES-256 encryption, and the app never transmits data to third-party servers.
3. Can I exclude specific PR labels? Yes, users can define label exclusion lists (e.g., "wip" or "dependencies") to filter out irrelevant PRs directly in the app’s settings.
4. What update intervals are available? Auto-refresh cycles are configurable between 5 to 30 minutes, with manual refresh triggers via menu bar interaction.
5. Does it support draft PRs? Draft PRs are automatically filtered out by default, but this can be disabled in settings if required for specific workflows.