# RepoBar for Mac

> Your GitHub repositories, one click from the clock.

RepoBar shows CI status, open issues and pull requests, releases and API rate limits for the repos you follow, right in the menu bar. It also matches your local clones and shows branch, ahead/behind and dirty state next to the remote view, with a CLI for the terminal.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Peter Steinberger
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://repobar.app/
- Homebrew cask: repobar
- Source code: https://github.com/steipete/RepoBar
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 2.2k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/repobar/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask repobar
```

## Questions

### Is RepoBar free?

Yes. RepoBar is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at steipete/RepoBar.

### Where can I download RepoBar for Mac?

Download RepoBar from the developer's website (repobar.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install RepoBar from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask repobar`.

### What are good alternatives to RepoBar?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Lunavect (open source), PortKiller (open source), Zed (open source) and Ghostty (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [Lunavect](https://macworthy.com/apps/lunavect/): Your Claude Code and Codex sessions, watched from the menu bar. (Open source)
- [PortKiller](https://macworthy.com/apps/portkiller/): See what is holding a port, and free it. (Open source)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Sequel Ace](https://macworthy.com/apps/sequel-ace/): The free MySQL and MariaDB client. (Open source)
- [CodeEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/codeedit/): A native, open-source code editor in Swift. (Open source)
- [Cork](https://macworthy.com/apps/cork/): A friendly face for Homebrew. (Open source)

Tags: github, menu bar, ci, open source