Branch Buddy beta
Release Notes
New
- Monitor unlimited Git repositories with branch, ahead/behind, and dirty-state indicators directly from the menu bar.
- Launch repositories with your preferred apps (Xcode, Cursor, Terminal, etc.), with smart workspace detection.
- GitHub CLI integration surfaces open pull requests and lets you jump straight to viewing or creating PRs.
- Adjustable refresh cadence plus manual “Refresh” and Sparkle-powered “Check for Updates…” actions keep data current on demand.
- Manage repository lists from a streamlined Preferences pane.
- Configure per-user application shortcuts (Xcode, Cursor, Terminal, etc.) to open projects exactly where you want.
- Switch between icon/text status-bar presentations to match your menu bar style.
- Toggle “Launch at Login” to keep Branch Buddy running whenever macOS starts.
Improvements & Fixes
- Lightweight refresh pipeline keeps the menu responsive even when scanning dozens of repos.
- Hardened runtime, notarization, and Sparkle-powered updates ensure secure distribution for this first public beta.