Octobud

Octobud is an open source Mac desktop app that manages GitHub notifications with advanced filtering, custom views, keyboard shortcuts, and automation rules. It solves the problem of notification overload by storing data locally for instant lookup and filtering. It is designed for developers and engineering teams who use GitHub and need to stay on top of issues, PRs, and discussions. It is positioned as a local-first, privacy-focused alternative to web-based notification management, with a keyboard-first interface and real-time sync.

Key features

• Super fast loading with local data storage
• Rich timeline view of issues and PRs
• Full lifecycle management: star, snooze, archive, tag, mute
• Powerful query language for filtering
• Custom saved views for workflows
• Automation rules for filtering and tagging
• Vim-style keyboard navigation
• Desktop notifications for reviews and replies
• Inline details for issues and PRs
• Split pane mode for side-by-side viewing
• Custom tags with colors
• Real-time background sync
• Local-first privacy: data stays on machine