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GitPigeon

gitpigeon · v1.0 • deprecated

1
6.0

Developer Tools macOS 10.15+ Homepage →
brew install --cask gitpigeon
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

GitPigeon offers a sleek way to receive GitHub notifications directly on your Mac, designed for developers seeking a distraction-free experience. Its native macOS integration and simplicity make it a handy tool for those frequently using GitHub.

Delivers GitHub notifications to your macOS desktop.

Maturity: A niche tool with limited recent updates, indicating moderate development activity.

Community: Minimal community discussion with only one low-engagement mention on Hacker News.

Pros

  • + Native macOS integration for seamless experience
  • + Simplicity and ease of use
  • + Distraction-free notification delivery

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Limited additional features beyond notifications

Community Mentions

hackernews
Jul 2020 Show HN: GitHub notifications delivered to your Mac
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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