Installing rtPull
A quick setup guide for rtPull, a macOS app to view GitHub discussions and pull requests
rtPull is a simple macOS app that lets you view GitHub discussions and pull requests in a clean interface. Since I don't have an Apple Developer account, the installation requires a few extra steps to get past macOS security restrictions.
Download & Setup
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Download the app Download the latest release zip file from here.
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Extract the app Unzip the downloaded file and locate the rtPull app.
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Make the app executable Open Terminal and run:
chmod -R +x /path/to/rtPull.appReplace
/path/to/rtPull.appwith the actual path to where you extracted the app. -
Handle the security warning When you first try to open the app, macOS will show a warning about the app being from an unidentified developer.
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Allow the app to run
- Go to System Preferences/Settings → Privacy & Security
- Scroll down to find the blocked app notification
- Click "Open Anyway" next to rtPull
That's it! The app should now open normally and you can start viewing your GitHub discussions and pull requests.
If you're using any menubar manager (like Ice)
Please ensure that the menubar icon for this app is under the main layout and not the secondary layout since the secondary layout is hidden by default and might cause some issues.
Note: These security steps are only needed on the first run. macOS will remember your choice for future launches.
Once in you should see an auth screen where you need to add your own github token and everything should work from there.
If anything is not working, feel free to contact me here.