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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: productivity developer-tools task-management github jira trello

Install: brew install --cask backlog

About:
Backlog is a lightweight, cross-platform menu bar application designed to consolidate and track tasks from various sources like GitHub, Jira, and Trello into a single unified view. It provides a distraction-free interface for managing issues and pull requests without leaving your menu bar. The tool focuses on streamlining developer workflows by offering quick access to critical updates and task statuses.

Key Features:

Unified task view from multiple providers (GitHub, Jira, Trello)
Native macOS menu bar integration for low-distraction workflow
Support for multiple accounts and projects simultaneously
Quick actions for issue management (status changes, comments)
Customizable notifications and filters

Use Cases:

Developers needing to monitor and manage issues/PRs from multiple repositories or project boards
Individuals seeking a consolidated view of their tasks without constant context switching
Managing personal backlog items and todos in a centralized, accessible location

Alternatives:

Gitify – Gitify is a free, open-source alternative focused specifically on GitHub notifications, whereas Backlog offers broader provider support including Jira and Trello.
FastHub – FastHub provides a more comprehensive mobile-like experience for GitHub on desktop, while Backlog focuses on a lightweight, menu-bar-centric approach for task tracking.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jun 30, 2024 11:14am	1.8.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	27515c42