Branch Buddy

Branch Buddy beta channel

Release notes

Newest builds first. Each entry keeps the release changes readable without repeating the main product pitch.

1.0.0 (Beta 8) ·

New

  • New menu bar icon and refreshed app icon.
  • Brand-new onboarding flow walks through finding the menu bar item, adding repositories, choosing launch apps, and customizing the experience.
  • The welcome flow can be relaunched anytime from Preferences, General, Show Welcome Screen.

1.0.0 (Beta 7) ·

New

  • Monitor unlimited Git repositories with branch, ahead/behind, and dirty-state indicators directly from the menu bar.
  • Launch repositories with any configured application, with smart workspace and project detection when Xcode is selected.
  • GitHub CLI integration surfaces open pull requests and jumps straight to viewing or creating PRs.
  • Adjustable refresh cadence, disk-observer updates, 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 to open projects exactly where you want.
  • Switch between icon and text status-bar presentations to match your menu bar style.
  • Toggle Launch at Login to keep Branch Buddy running whenever macOS starts.

Improvements and fixes

  • Lightweight refresh pipeline keeps the menu responsive even when scanning dozens of repos.
  • Hardened runtime, notarization, and Sparkle-powered updates support secure distribution for the first public beta.