Pedro Perafán Carrasco Launches Standfast App

According to Product Hunt, Pedro Perafán Carrasco has launched Standfast, a free macOS menu bar app designed for self-hosted GitHub Actions runners. This app aims to simplify the process of managing runners by providing a clear and accurate status of each runner. By checking both the launchd process and the GitHub API, Standfast ensures that users are aware of any issues with their runners.

The app is particularly useful for users who host GitHub Actions runners on a Mac, as it helps to identify situations where a runner may be running but not receiving jobs from GitHub. This can be a frustrating issue, as it may not be immediately apparent that there is a problem. Standfast helps to alleviate this issue by providing a clear indication of the runner's status.

One of the key features of Standfast is its ability to show the status of each runner, including whether it is running, disconnected, or busy. The app also provides additional information, such as the average time it takes to complete a job, the number of queued jobs, and disk usage. This information can be useful for users who need to manage multiple runners and optimize their workflow.

The app is free to use and is licensed under the MIT license, which means that it is open-source and free from telemetry. It is compatible with macOS 14 or later and can be installed using the brew install command. This makes it easy for users to get started with Standfast and begin managing their GitHub Actions runners more efficiently.

Product Hunt reported that the developer of Standfast, Pedro Perafán Carrasco, is seeking feedback from users on how to improve the app. Specifically, he is asking whether the menu bar icon should show a warning when one runner is busy and another is disconnected. This suggests that the developer is committed to continuing to develop and improve the app based on user feedback.

Overall, Standfast appears to be a useful tool for users who manage self-hosted GitHub Actions runners. By providing a clear and accurate status of each runner, it can help to identify potential issues and optimize workflow. As a free and open-source app, it is accessible to a wide range of users and can be a valuable addition to their toolkit.

As the app continues to develop, it will be interesting to see how it evolves and improves. With its focus on simplicity and usability, Standfast has the potential to become a go-to tool for users who manage GitHub Actions runners. According to the developer, the app is a side project, but it has already shown promise as a useful and efficient tool for managing runners.