FAQ
Is Pullwatch free?
Section titled “Is Pullwatch free?”Yes. Pullwatch is open source under the Apache 2.0 license, and every release is on GitHub.
Which Macs does it run on?
Section titled “Which Macs does it run on?”macOS 26.6 or later, on Apple silicon and on Intel. It is one universal app.
Which services does it support?
Section titled “Which services does it support?”GitHub (github.com, GitHub Enterprise Server and GHE.com), Azure DevOps, and GitLab (gitlab.com and your own server). See Add your accounts.
Can Pullwatch change anything in my repositories?
Section titled “Can Pullwatch change anything in my repositories?”No. It only reads: pull requests, tags, releases, repository files for the dependency check, and security alerts. It never comments, approves, merges or pushes.
Does it send my code anywhere?
Section titled “Does it send my code anywhere?”No source code leaves your Mac except to your own servers, where it came from. For the dependency check, package names and versions go to OSV.dev and the package registries. You can switch each of those off. See Privacy and sources.
How often does it check?
Section titled “How often does it check?”Pull requests at the interval you set under Settings, General. Tags every 15 minutes. The history of existing pull requests every 15 minutes. Dependencies and vulnerabilities once a day, which you can turn off, plus whenever you click Check all or Check.
Why does a notification not have a sound?
Section titled “Why does a notification not have a sound?”Tags without a release, merged pull requests and new versions arrive quietly on purpose, in Notification Center only. During Quiet hours, nothing makes a sound. Focus and Do Not Disturb from macOS apply too.
Can I follow a repository that is not mine?
Section titled “Can I follow a repository that is not mine?”Yes. Add it under Other repositories in its account, or with Watch a Repository… (⇧⌘N). A public repository on github.com or gitlab.com works even when your token cannot read it.
Which languages does Pullwatch speak?
Section titled “Which languages does Pullwatch speak?”English, Dutch, German and French. It follows macOS, or you choose under Settings, General, Language.
How do I update?
Section titled “How do I update?”Pullwatch looks for updates once a day and installs them for you. See Updates.
Is Pullwatch affiliated with GitHub, GitLab or Microsoft?
Section titled “Is Pullwatch affiliated with GitHub, GitLab or Microsoft?”No. GitHub is a trademark of GitHub, Inc., GITLAB is a trademark of GitLab Inc., and Azure DevOps is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.