Quail

quail · v2.4.0 • deprecated

6.0

Unofficial but officially accepted esa app

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brew install --cask quail

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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

Quail is an unofficial yet officially recognized macOS client for Esa, offering a user-friendly interface for project management tasks. It benefits Esa users seeking a desktop experience, though its development activity has slowed.

Quail provides a desktop client for Esa, enabling users to manage projects and tasks directly from macOS.

Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with some community interaction but lacks recent updates, indicating potential maintenance concerns.

Community: Community discussion is limited, with minimal relevant activity on Hacker News and Reddit, suggesting low engagement.

Pros

+ Offers a dedicated macOS client for Esa, enhancing project management workflow.
+ Open-source nature promotes transparency and community contribution.
+ Developed using TypeScript, indicating modern and maintainable code practices.

Cons

- No auto-updates, potentially leading to compatibility issues over time.
- Development has slowed, raising concerns about future maintenance.
- Unknown license may be a concern for users prioritizing software licensing clarity.