Mino monitors GitHub repository releases directly from the menu bar with inline repository information display. The app provides Homebrew integration for one-click installation and updates of Cask packages. Built entirely with Swift and AppKit without external dependencies. (Free, open-source)
The status bar icon displays repository information inline with contextual action buttons revealed on hover. Smart Quick Add functionality detects GitHub repository URLs from clipboard, enabling one-click repository tracking. Users can configure new release indicators with customizable thresholds from 1 to 30 days.
GitHub tokens are encrypted and stored in macOS Keychain for secure access. The app supports full light and dark mode theming and includes localization for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Native LaunchAgent support enables automatic startup at login.
Configuration is stored in ~/.config/Mino/repos.json with a straightforward JSON structure. The lightweight design focuses specifically on release tracking without attempting to replicate full GitHub functionality. Homebrew Cask detection enables direct package management for supported repositories.
System requirements: macOS 12.0 or later. Xcode Command Line Tools required. Optional Homebrew for Cask integration.
Installation: Via Homebrew (brew install nad-bit/tap/mino) or build from source using provided build script.
Limitations: Requires GitHub personal access token for API usage. Limited to release tracking without pull request or issue monitoring. Homebrew integration only works with Cask-supported packages. No Windows or Linux versions.
Alternatives: GitHub Desktop (full GitHub client), GitX (commit visualization), DevCleaner (Xcode management).
Suitable for developers who maintain or track multiple open-source projects and need quick visibility into new releases. Particularly useful for users who manage Homebrew packages or monitor dependency updates. Licensed under MIT.
