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Cork vs PullBar Pro

PullBar Pro shows GitHub PRs in the menubar, not Homebrew packages.
CorkThe Ultimate Homebrew CompanionPullBar ProYour GitHub Pull Requests in your menubar!

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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:Yes, 130 GitHub stars
Works with
Cork:Homebrew, macOS 14+, SwiftUI
PullBar Pro:GitHub
DevHunt upvotes
Cork:17
PullBar Pro:27
Launched on DevHunt
Cork:Oct 2024
PullBar Pro:Jan 2024

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.
Cork on DevHunt →Alternatives

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.
PullBar Pro on DevHunt →Alternatives

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