Your GitHub notifications,
in your menu bar.
macOS · Windows · Linux
See the unread count at a glance. One click to any pull request, issue or mention — without opening a single browser tab. Native app for Mac, Windows and Linux.
$19 lifetime after a free 7-day trial · your data never leaves your machine · v0.2.0, macOS 11+ (Apple Silicon & Intel), Windows 10+, Linux (.deb & AppImage)
- Review requested on #142 API rate limits
acme/backendPR - Mentioned in #87 Migration plan
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acme/backendPR
Built for developers who live in pull requests
Unread count, always visible
A tray / menu bar badge shows exactly how many notifications you have. No tab-switching, no email digests.
One click to context
Click any notification to open that PR, issue or discussion directly in your browser.
100% local
Your GitHub token stays on your machine. No accounts, no cloud relay, no tracking of your activity. Polls the official GitHub API every 60 seconds.
macOS, Windows & Linux
One app for your whole team, whatever they run: DMG for Mac (Apple Silicon & Intel), MSI for Windows 10+, .deb and AppImage for Linux.
Lives quietly in the tray
Closing the window keeps DevNotify running in the system tray. Check Now whenever you want an instant refresh.
Lightweight native app
A small Tauri app — a fraction of the memory of a browser tab left open all day.
Works with your own token
Paste a GitHub personal access token (read-only notifications scope is enough) and you're running in under a minute.
Up and running in 3 minutes
Download for your platform. DMG (Mac), MSI (Windows) or .deb/AppImage (Linux) from the download page. Mac first launch: right-click the app and choose Open (it isn't notarized yet).
Create a fine-grained personal access token on GitHub with read access to notifications, paste it into Preferences.
Done. Your unread count appears in the menu bar and refreshes every minute.
FAQ
Does my token leave my computer?
No. It is stored locally by the app and used only to call api.github.com directly from your machine.
"App can't be opened" on macOS first launch
The DMG isn't signed with an Apple Developer certificate yet. Right-click DevNotify.app → Open → Open. You only have to do this once.
What does the trial include?
Everything. Full functionality for 7 days on every platform. After that, a $19 lifetime license unlocks it permanently.
Which platforms are supported?
macOS 11 Big Sur and later (Apple Silicon M1–M4 and Intel), Windows 10 and 11, and Linux (.deb packages and AppImage). See the download page with SHA-256 checksums for every file.
Is one license valid on all my computers?
Yes. Buy once, use DevNotify on your Mac, your Windows PC and your Linux box.
Lifetime — really?
Yes. One payment, perpetual use of version 1.x including updates.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You get your money back. Contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked. Details in the terms.
Free guides on GitHub notifications
Deep-dive walkthroughs for the notification problems developers hit every week. No signup required.
Fixes
- GitHub notifications not working
- Email notifications broken
- Missing PR review requests
- Not working on macOS
- Badge not showing
- Sound alert not playing
- Too Many GitHub Notifications? How to Cut the Noise Without Missing What Matters (2026)
- GitHub Notification Settings: Complete Guide to Every Setting (2026)
- Not working on iPhone
Taming the noise
- Turn off GitHub email notifications
- Turn them off — Mac walkthrough
- Route GitHub to Slack instead
- Slack too noisy? 6 fixes
- GitHub to Discord instead
- GitHub in Microsoft Teams
- Notifications vs email digests
- Notifications keep coming back as unread
- Emails keep coming after unsubscribing
- Not showing in the menu bar
- Filter GitHub emails in Gmail
- Org repos: managing the noise
Alternatives & platforms
- Best GitHub notification apps for macOS
- Octobox alternatives
- See GitHub notifications on your Mac
- GitLab notifications on macOS
- GitHub notifications on Windows: 5 options
- GitHub notifications not showing on Windows: 7 fixes
- GitHub notifications on Linux: 4 options
- GitHub notifications on Android: 5 options
- Gitify alternatives in 2026
- DevNotify vs GitHub Desktop
- DevNotify vs Octobox
- GitHub notifications on multiple computers
Stop letting PRs surprise you
one-time · lifetime license · VAT handled at checkout
14-day money-back guarantee — if DevNotify doesn't work for you, you get a full refund. No questions asked. One license covers every machine you use.
Free 7-day trial with full functionality · no card required for the trial.
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Guides & fixes for GitHub notifications
Solving a specific notification problem? These step-by-step guides cover the common ones:
- GitHub Email Notifications Not Working? 6 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Notification Badge Not Showing? 6 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Notifications in Discord: 3 Working Methods (2026)
- How to Get GitHub Notifications in Microsoft Teams (2026)
- GitHub Notifications Not Showing? 7 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Notifications Not Showing on Windows: 7 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Notifications Not Working on iPhone? How to Fix It (2026)
- GitHub Phantom (Ghost) Notifications That Won't Go Away (2026)
- GitHub Desktop Notifications Not Working on Mac? 5 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Watch vs Star: What Each Actually Does (2026)
- GitHub Notifications on Android: 5 Working Options (2026)
- GitHub Notifications on Linux: 4 Working Options (2026)
- GitHub Notifications on Windows: 5 Working Options (2026)
- GitHub Notifications in Slack Are Too Noisy? 6 Ways to Fix It (2026)
- GitHub Notifications Sound / Alert Not Playing? 5 Fixes (2026)
- GitHub Notifications vs Email Digests: Which One Stops You Missing PRs?
- GitHub Notification Settings: Complete Guide to Every Setting (2026)
- Gitify Alternatives in 2026: 5 Options Compared
- How to See GitLab Notifications on Your Mac (Menu Bar, 2026)
- Missing PR Review Requests on GitHub? Here's Why (2026)
- Octobox Alternatives in 2026: 6 Options Compared (Free & Paid)
- How to See GitHub Notifications on Mac (Menu Bar, 2026)
- How to Get GitHub Notifications in Slack (4 Working Methods, 2026)
- How to Turn Off GitHub Email Notifications (and What to Use Instead)
- Turn Off GitHub Email Notifications on Mac
- All 31 guides — fixes, routing & noise control
- Best GitHub Notification Apps for macOS
- GitHub Desktop Notifications on Mac
- GitLab Notifications on Mac
- GitHub Token Scopes Guide