Why GitWatchman?
Track GitHub Releases Effortlessly
No complexity, no noise — just email notifications when the projects you care about release updates.
TL;DR: GitWatchman monitors GitHub repos every hour and sends email, Slack, Discord, or Telegram notifications with full release notes when a new version is published. Free during beta, up to 5 repos, no credit card.
GitWatchman is a free release tracking tool built specifically for developers and DevOps teams. It monitors any public GitHub repository around the clock and sends you an email — complete with the full release notes — as soon as a new version is published. Whether you need to stay current with React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, or hundreds of other open‑source libraries, GitWatchman replaces the manual process of checking GitHub with an automated, set‑it‑and‑forget‑it workflow. Features include personal RSS feeds, JSON/CSV import/export, smart search with URL auto‑detection, and a clean dashboard that focuses on what matters: releases.
Start Tracking
The GitWatchman dashboard — monitor repos, track releases, get notified.
Everything You Need
Simple features designed for developers who want to stay updated.
Email Notifications
Get notified via email when a GitHub repository releases a new version. No more manual checking or missed updates.
Release Notes in Email
Each notification includes the full release notes, so you can see what changed without leaving your inbox.
Slack, Discord & Telegram
Route release alerts to a Slack or Discord channel via webhooks, or link the Telegram bot and get them right in your chat.
Personal RSS Feed
Subscribe to your personal RSS feed to get release updates in your favorite RSS reader. Perfect for power users.
Easy Repository Search
Search for any public GitHub repository by name or simply paste a URL. We automatically parse and start tracking it.
24/7 Automatic Monitoring
Our system checks your repositories for new releases every hour, around the clock. Never miss an important update again.
Export Your Repositories
Export your monitored repositories as JSON or CSV. Great for backups or sharing your watchlist with teammates.
Import Repositories
Quickly import multiple repositories from a JSON or CSV file. Perfect for migrating from another service.
Simple & Fast Setup
Sign in with GitHub or Google, add your repositories, and you are done. No complex configuration or integrations required.
Secure Authentication
We use OAuth for authentication - we never see or store your password. Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security.
Track Any Public Repository
Monitor releases from any public GitHub repository. From popular frameworks like React to niche tools - if it is on GitHub, we can track it.
How It Works
Start getting release notifications in under a minute.
Sign In
Use your GitHub or Google account to sign in securely. No passwords to remember.
Add Repositories
Search by name or paste a GitHub URL. We automatically detect the repository.
Get Notified
Receive an email whenever your tracked repositories release a new version.
GitWatchman vs Alternatives
See how we compare to other services.
GitHub Release Notifications
Release Notes in Email
Personal RSS Feed
Import/Export Repositories
Slack / Discord / Telegram Alerts
Simple Interface
Free to Use
Focus on Releases Only
| Feature | GitWatchman | GitHub Watch | NewReleases.io |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Release Notifications | Noisy (all activity) | ||
| Release Notes in Email | ✗ | Partial | |
| Personal RSS Feed | ✗ | ||
| Import/Export Repositories | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Slack / Discord / Telegram Alerts | ✗ | ||
| Simple Interface | Complex | ||
| Free to Use | |||
| Focus on Releases Only | ✗ | Multiple platforms |
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Never Miss a GitHub Release Again
Join developers tracking their favorite open-source projects. Free during beta — monitor up to 5 repositories.