GitLight for Mac
Desktop notifications for GitHub & GitLab
brew install --cask gitlight. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. Homebrew recorded 8 installs in the last 30 days. What is GitLight?
GitLight is a macOS utility: Desktop notifications for GitHub & GitLab.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. This project is open source; the code is at https://gitlight.app/.
How to install GitLight
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install --cask gitlight.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install GitLight on a Mac?
Run brew install --cask gitlight in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is GitLight open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (https://github.com/colinlienard/gitlight), which is strong evidence of open source. Check the project page for the exact licence.
Does GitLight run on Apple silicon?
Yes, it ships a universal binary.
How popular is GitLight?
Homebrew analytics recorded 8 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #8565 in this catalogue.
What version of GitLight is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.17.6.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.