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Port Smith vs PullBar Pro
PullBar Pro shows GitHub PRs in the menu bar, not port handling.
Which to pick
Pick Port Smith if you want…
- Visual port management on macOS
- A free tool
- Integrations with macOS 14.0 or later (on Port Smith's list, not PullBar Pro's)
Pick PullBar Pro if you want…
- Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- GitHub PR visibility
- Integrations with GitHub (on PullBar Pro's list, not Port Smith's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Port Smith:Port Smith is a macOS app that visually detects, monitors, and lets you kill active ports with a single click.
- PullBar Pro:PullBar Pro shows real-time GitHub pull request updates in the macOS menu bar.
- Best for
- Port Smith:Visual port management on macOS
- PullBar Pro:Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- Who it’s for
- Port Smith:macOS developers who need clear visibility into local port usage.
- PullBar Pro:Mac developers who need quick access to their GitHub PRs.
- Pricing
- Port Smith:Free
- PullBar Pro:Paid
- Works with
- Port Smith:macOS 14.0 or later
- PullBar Pro:GitHub
Port Smith features
- Instant Port Detection. Find active ports on your Mac instantly and kill them with one click.
- Port Rename. Rename running ports to make identification easier.
- Path Discovery. View the full filesystem path of the process using each port.
- Auto Scan. Continuously monitor ports in the background for new activity.
- Killed Port History. See a history log of ports you have terminated.
- Real-time Notifications. Receive alerts when new ports open on your system.
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.
Port Smith vs PullBar Pro FAQ
Is Port Smith or PullBar Pro free?+
Port Smith is free. PullBar Pro is paid, with a free trial.
Do Port Smith and PullBar Pro integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Port Smith lists macOS 14.0 or later; PullBar Pro lists GitHub.
On DevHunt
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