RepoInbox

macOS

A unified inbox for GitHub Issues and Discussions on macOS

RepoInbox is a lightweight macOS application that lets you sign in to GitHub and view Issues and Discussions from a repository in one unified inbox. Designed for open-source maintainers and contributors, RepoInbox helps you quickly see what's happening in a project without juggling browser tabs or notifications. By combining Issues and Discussions into one chronological view, RepoInbox gives you a clear picture of what's happening in a project at a glance.

The Problem

Keeping up with activity in a GitHub repository is harder than it should be.

Issues and Discussions live in separate views, notifications are noisy, and important context is easy to miss. This is especially true if you support multiple projects or contribute in your spare time. Most workflows require constantly switching between browser tabs, filtering emails, or relying on incomplete notification summaries. For open-source maintainers and contributors, this friction adds up and makes it harder to stay responsive and engaged.

The Solution

RepoInbox brings GitHub repository activity into a single, focused desktop experience.

By combining Issues and Discussions into one chronological view, RepoInbox gives you a clear picture of what's happening in a project at a glance. You can quickly review updates, open items on GitHub when needed, and optionally receive desktop notifications for new activity. No clutter. No complex setup. Just a simple inbox for your repositories.

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Features

Unified Inbox - View GitHub Issues and Discussions together in one chronological list

macOS Native - Built with SwiftUI for a fast, native desktop experience

GitHub Sign-In - Secure authentication using GitHub OAuth with tokens stored safely in the macOS Keychain

Repository Focused - Select a repository and instantly see what's new or recently updated

Filtering & Visibility Controls - Toggle Issues vs Discussions, open vs closed items, and focus on what matters

Quick Access to GitHub - Open any Issue or Discussion directly in your browser with one click

Optional Desktop Notifications - Get notified when new activity appears in your selected repository

Open Source - Fully open source and transparent with contributions welcome

Perfect For

Open-source maintainers managing repository activity
Developers supporting GitHub projects
Contributors who want a calmer way to track repo activity
Anyone tired of juggling GitHub tabs and notifications
Teams needing to stay responsive and engaged with community discussions

Installation

1Download the latest release from GitHub or the Mac App Store
2Open the .dmg file and drag RepoInbox to Applications
3Launch RepoInbox and sign in with your GitHub account
4Grant necessary permissions to access your repositories
5Select a repository and start viewing your unified inbox

Status

Active Development

Technologies

SwiftSwiftUIGitHub APIOAuth 2.0

Requirements

• macOS 14.0 or later
• GitHub account
• Active internet connection
• Approximately 50MB of disk space

License

MIT License - Free to use, modify, and distribute

Contribute

This is an open source project. Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome!

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