What is Pulldog?

Pulldog is a native macOS client built entirely in Swift, designed to streamline code reviews for GitHub and GitLab pull requests. Instead of juggling browser tabs, Pulldog aggregates multiple accounts into one seamless inbox, letting you review code changes with Spotlight actions, Widgets, and on-device Apple Intelligence. It’s a focused, platform-oriented tool that turns code review into a frictionless, native macOS experience.

Who it's for

• Individual developers who want to cut through PR noise with smart queries and review code in a distraction-free, native environment.
• Tech leads and staff engineers who need to monitor multiple repositories and accounts, track large or most-discussed PRs, and stay on top of team activity.
• Teams working with non-monorepo setups who benefit from aggregating all their GitHub and GitLab accounts into one place, making cross-repo reviews effortless.

Key features

Multiple accounts

Add as many GitHub or GitLab accounts as you need and monitor everything from a single inbox. No more switching between browser tabs or logging in and out — Pulldog brings all your pull requests together, just like your email.

Smart queries

Create custom filters inspired by Apple Mail’s “smart folders” to keep your PR list manageable. Examples include “Last chance to review” (approvals > X and pipeline succeeded), “Big PRs” (open with deleted lines > X), or “Mines that failed” (your PRs with failed pipelines). You can even set up queries for today’s PRs, most discussed PRs, or PRs you’ve already reviewed.

Highly customizable

Pulldog supports 185 languages and 90 themes, so you can tailor the look and feel to your preferences. Search across entire changed files or only on changed lines, filter files by name, match patterns using regex, and collapse the sidebar to give code up to 93% of the window surface.

Native macOS integration

Widgets keep an eye on your team’s work from your Desktop or Notification Center. Spotlight indexing lets you jump straight into a PR from Slack or Teams. On macOS 26.0+, an on-device Apple Intelligence model (3 billion parameters) can summarize files and evaluate whether a PR should be approved — all running locally, so no code ever leaves your machine.

What stands out

“Code review, no headaches — a native macOS client that turns PR management into a focused, platform-first experience.”

Pulldog’s edge is its deep macOS integration and smart query system. While most code review tools live in the browser, Pulldog feels like a first-class macOS app: widgets, Spotlight, and on-device AI are baked in, not bolted on. The ability to create custom smart queries — like “Most discussed” or “Last chance to review” — lets you filter out noise and focus on what matters. And with support for multiple accounts, it solves the pain of managing PRs across different teams and repositories from one place.

Worth checking out if…

You’re a macOS user who spends a significant chunk of your day on code reviews and wants a native, customizable, and intelligent alternative to browser-based tools. If you value platform integration, smart filtering, and the ability to review code without leaving your Mac’s ecosystem, Pulldog is built for you.