alienbox

Alienbox is a cool little app for your menu bar that helps you keep track of your Reddit inbox without having to stay glued to the site. If you're like many Reddit users, you might find it tough to step away from your browser, especially after sharing a funny comment or an interesting link and waiting to see how people respond.

Stay Updated with Ease

This app checks your inbox at intervals that you can set yourself. So whenever someone sends you a private message or replies to one of your posts, you'll get a handy notification. No more constantly refreshing the page!

Simple Setup Process

The best part? Setting up alienbox is super easy! Just log into your Reddit account via your browser and give the app permission to check your inbox. Once that’s done, just click on its icon in the menu bar, and it’ll show you the three most recent messages. If you want to see more, no problem—you can load them all!

Instant Notifications

If a new message pops up in your inbox, the icon changes color. This alert lets you know it's time to take action! You can click on any message, and it will open in your default web browser so you can quickly reply or browse Reddit some more.

Customizable Alerts

Alienbox keeps tabs on everything—not just private messages but also replies to comments or posts if you've enabled this in your account settings. You can even tweak how often it checks for updates, so if you're really eager, set it to check more frequently!

Your Karma Tracker

Another neat feature is that alienbox shows off your karma stats right from the menu bar icon! It’s an easy way to see how many upvotes or downvotes you've received on all those witty comments.

User-Friendly Interface

The design of alienbox feels familiar if you're used to Reddit's classic look; however, some users wish there were more themes available. If you prefer dark mode on your menu bar and Dock, there’s even a white version of the app's icon that makes it stand out better.

A Lightweight Solution for Reddit Lovers

Overall, alienbox is a lightweight and handy tool for anyone who loves Reddit but wants a better way to manage their inbox from their desktop. Stay updated without getting lost in endless scrolling!