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Cork vs PullBar Pro
PullBar Pro shows GitHub PRs in the menubar, not Homebrew packages.
Which to pick
Pick Cork if you want…
- Graphical Homebrew management
- Open-source code (buresdv/Cork on GitHub)
- Integrations with Homebrew, macOS 14+ or SwiftUI (on Cork's list, not PullBar Pro's)
Pick PullBar Pro if you want…
- Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- Menubar GitHub PR view
- Integrations with GitHub (on PullBar Pro's list, not Cork's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Cork:Cork is a macOS app that provides a graphical interface for managing Homebrew packages, taps, caches and services.
- PullBar Pro:PullBar Pro shows real-time GitHub pull request updates in the macOS menu bar.
- Best for
- Cork:Graphical Homebrew management
- PullBar Pro:Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- Who it’s for
- Cork:Mac developers and power users who use Homebrew
- PullBar Pro:Mac developers who need quick access to their GitHub PRs.
- Pricing
- Cork:Paid
- PullBar Pro:Paid
- Plans
- Cork:Personal License 25€
- PullBar Pro:—
- Open source
- Cork:Yes, 4,703 GitHub stars
- PullBar Pro:—
- Works with
- Cork:Homebrew, macOS 14+, SwiftUI
- PullBar Pro:GitHub
Cork features
- Install Packages. Search for Homebrew formulae or casks and install them with a single click.
- Add Custom Taps. Enter any tap name to access hundreds of additional packages.
- Cache Management. View and delete Homebrew caches to free up disk space.
- Uninstall Packages. Remove installed formulae or casks instantly.
- Package & Tap Info. See detailed metadata, dependencies, cache size and more for each package and tap.
- Service Control. Start, stop and list Homebrew services from the app.
- Multi-language UI. Interface available in English, Chinese, Russian, French and other languages.
- Lightweight Design. Uses about 0.6 % RAM on the weakest supported Mac.
PullBar Pro features
- PR Details. Shows title, repo, number, author, reviews, additions/deletions and status checks for each pull request.
- Custom Tabs. Up to three tabs for assigned, created and review-requested PRs with unseen-change indicators.
- Keyboard Shortcuts. Toggle the app and switch tabs via configurable keyboard shortcuts.
- Build Status Checks. Displays both GitHub Checks and Commit Status for each PR.
- Review Info. Shows number of approvals, comments and change requests with reviewer names and links.
Cork vs PullBar Pro FAQ
Is Cork or PullBar Pro free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. PullBar Pro is paid, with a free trial.
Is Cork or PullBar Pro open source?+
Cork is open source (buresdv/Cork on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for PullBar Pro.
Do Cork and PullBar Pro integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cork lists Homebrew, macOS 14+ and SwiftUI; PullBar Pro lists GitHub.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.