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What it does

After you subscribe, Starcat polls the repo’s GitHub Releases, updates the timeline, and optionally sends system notifications.
Free tier: up to 5 repositories; Pro is unlimited. See Plan comparison.

Subscribe

1

Open detail

The repo must already be starred or ingested.
2

Tap Subscribe

In the detail pane, Subscribe to Release.
3

Allow notifications

The first time, macOS may ask for permission—allowing is recommended.

Eligibility

Without a valid link, historical subscriptions may remain but polling pauses → Background refresh.

Unsubscribe

Cancel from detail or the subscription list to free a slot on the free tier.

Management entry points

  • Sidebar Release timeline
  • Activity → Release category
Last modified on July 22, 2026