Branch Buddybeta
A macOS menu bar companion that keeps every Git repository within reach. Monitor repo status, open repo in your favorite tools, and stay current automatically.
Supports macOS 13 Ventura and newer.
Highlights in this build
- Monitor unlimited Git repositories with ahead/behind counts and dirty-state indicators right in the menu bar.
- Launch repositories with smart workspace detection for Xcode, Cursor, Terminal, and other favorite tools.
- Built-in GitHub CLI integration surfaces open pull requests and deep-links into reviewing or creating PRs.
- Refresh cadence controls plus manual Refresh and built-in Check for Updates keep data current.
- Streamlined preferences let you manage repo lists, shortcuts, menu bar presentation, and launch-at-login.
See Branch Buddy in action
Building a tiny macOS menu bar utility to quickly access my favourite projects and one-click open in any editor, plus Git status at a glance. If you juggle repos, this helps.
— Nishant Desai (@nish_desai) November 8, 2025
Still WIP. Ping me if you want in on the test.#buildinpublic #macOS #git pic.twitter.com/lH3eds52qV