Pullover is a menu bar application that acts as a focused inbox for GitHub pull requests. Rather than displaying all open PRs, it filters to the items that require the user’s specific action: review requests directed at them, replies to their comments, and failed checks on their PRs.
Stacked pull requests are displayed in correct dependency order, making it easier to identify which PR in a chain should be addressed next. A snooze function defers individual PRs until a later time without closing or dismissing them. The interface supports dense and comfortable viewing modes with dark and light themes. A keyboard shortcut (⌃⌥P) opens the panel without clicking the menu bar.
For AI-assisted workflows, Pullover includes an optional local MCP server that exposes the PR inbox to compatible AI agents. The app runs locally with no telemetry, no backend, and no data leaving the user’s machine. GitHub authentication uses the standard OAuth flow managed on-device.
System requirements
- macOS (version not specified on site)
- Apple Silicon and Intel support
- Apple-notarized
- GitHub account required
Limitations
- GitHub only; no support for GitLab, Bitbucket, or other platforms
- Requires GitHub account and repository access
- No issue tracking or project management features beyond PRs
Alternatives
- GitHub desktop notifications: Built-in notifications without PR filtering
- Gitify (Free, open-source): GitHub notification client with broader notification types
- Trailer (Free, open-source): Comprehensive GitHub/GitLab PR and issue tracking
Suitable for GitHub users who work with multiple pull requests and want a low-noise inbox showing only items that require their immediate attention.
