gitlight ☆
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Description:
Desktop notifications for GitHub & GitLab
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.17.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: github gitlab notifications developer-tools productivity
Install: brew install --cask gitlight
About:
GitLight is a lightweight native desktop application that delivers real-time notifications for GitHub and GitLab activity directly to your system tray. It monitors pull requests, issues, and other repository events without requiring a browser. This helps developers stay updated on project changes and code reviews with minimal distraction.
Key Features:
  • Supports both GitHub and GitLab platforms
  • Native desktop notifications with system tray integration
  • Real-time updates for pull requests, issues, and commits
  • Lightweight and non-intrusive background operation
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring pull request reviews and comments while coding
  • Tracking issue assignments and project updates across multiple repositories
Alternatives:
  • Octobox – Web-based GitHub notification inbox vs native desktop app
  • GitHub Desktop – Full Git client with notifications vs dedicated notification tool
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm 0.17.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 00bc169c
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