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jandi vs Gitify
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
jandi
7.0GitHub contributions in your status bar
Gitify
8.5GitHub notifications on your menu bar
| Metric | jandi | Gitify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 152 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 472 |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 1.9K |
| Version | 1.15 | 6.20.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 151 | 5.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 283 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 17 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 4, 2021 | May 30, 2015 |
Reviews
jandi
Jandi is a macOS status bar app that displays your GitHub contributions directly in the menu bar. It's a lightweight tool designed for developers who want to track their contributions without opening a browser. The app is open-source and built with Swift.
Displays GitHub contributions in the macOS status bar.
Pros
- + Lightweight and integrates well with macOS
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Useful for developers who frequently check their GitHub contributions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low installation count suggesting limited adoption
Gitify
Gitify brings GitHub notifications directly to your menu bar, offering a seamless way to stay updated without leaving your workflow. Its cross-platform support and real-time updates make it a must-have for developers who rely on GitHub.
Displays GitHub notifications on your menu bar in real-time.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to notifications
- + Supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux
- + Real-time updates ensure you never miss important notifications
Cons
- - Occasional UI bugs, such as avatar issues on GitHub Enterprise
- - Limited to GitHub notifications only