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starlie
starlie.app
Starlie is a native Mac desktop app for Jira that supports Jira Cloud and self-hosted Jira instances. It enables fast search, sprint board management, and issue editing with native macOS features and requires macOS 15 or later.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 4, 2026
A good fit for
- Mac users who want a native Jira client with fast search and sprint management.
- Teams using Jira Cloud or self-hosted Jira who prefer a native Mac app over the web interface.
Know the limitations
- Requires macOS 15 or later, so it is not available for older Mac operating systems.
- Does not support Windows or other platforms; it is a Mac-only app.
What you can do
- Managing Jira projects and issues natively on Mac with faster interactions than the web app.
- Running and managing sprints with visual boards and drag-and-drop issue status changes.
Features
- Fast search with JQL query builder and autocomplete suggestions.
- Sprint boards with drag-and-drop cards that sync changes to Jira instantly.
- Issue details view showing description, subtasks, comments, and allowing status, assignee, or priority changes.
- Outline view combining epics, stories, and subtasks from multiple projects into one expandable tree.
- Native macOS integration including keyboard shortcuts, multiple windows, native notifications, and light/dark mode.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$1.25/month
$15.00 a year on these plans.
Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Monthly Flat subscription | $2.99 | $35.88 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
YearlyCheapest fit Flat subscription | $1.25 | $14.99 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Install Starlie from the Mac App Store, open it, connect your Jira site via secure sign-in, then start working by searching or browsing issues.
- Search for issues using ⌘K and enter issue keys, summaries, or projects to open results quickly.
- Run sprints by opening the active sprint board and dragging cards between columns to sync changes to Jira.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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bestForBefore: ["Developers, project managers, and teams using Jira on Mac who want a native, fast, keyboard-driven Jira client."]
After: ["Mac users who want a native Jira client with fast search and sprint management.","Teams using Jira Cloud or self-hosted Jira who prefer a native Mac app over the web interface."]
featuresBefore: ["Fast, keyboard-driven search with full JQL support including autocomplete and syntax highlighting.","Sprint board with kanban style drag-and-drop cards that sync instantly to Jira.","Native Mac window for viewing full issue details including fields, description, subtasks, and comments.","Outline view showing epics, stories, and subtasks from multiple projects in an expandable tree with status, assignee, priority, and progress."]
After: ["Fast search with JQL query builder and autocomplete suggestions.","Sprint boards with drag-and-drop cards that sync changes to Jira instantly.","Issue details view showing description, subtasks, comments, and allowing status, assignee, or priority changes.","Outline view combining epics, stories, and subtasks from multiple projects into one expandable tree.","Native macOS integration including keyboard shortcuts, multiple windows, native notifications, and light/dark mode."]
limitationsBefore: ["Requires macOS 15 or later; will not install on earlier versions.","Sign-in window may not appear if no default browser is set in macOS System Settings."]
After: ["Requires macOS 15 or later, so it is not available for older Mac operating systems.","Does not support Windows or other platforms; it is a Mac-only app."]
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platformsBefore: ["macOS 15 or later only."]
After: []
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summaryBefore: "Starlie is a native Mac desktop app for Jira that supports Jira Cloud and self-hosted Jira instances. It offers fast search, sprint board management, and issue editing with a keyboard-driven interface optimized for macOS 15 or later."
After: "Starlie is a native Mac desktop app for Jira that supports Jira Cloud and self-hosted Jira instances. It enables fast search, sprint board management, and issue editing with native macOS features and requires macOS 15 or later."
useCasesBefore: []
After: ["Managing Jira projects and issues natively on Mac with faster interactions than the web app.","Running and managing sprints with visual boards and drag-and-drop issue status changes."]
walkthroughBefore: ["Install Starlie from the Mac App Store, open the app, connect your Jira site via Atlassian's secure sign-in page or self-hosted connection steps, then start working by loading projects and searching issues.","Search issues by pressing ⌘K and entering an issue key, summary, or project, then open the result with Return.","Browse backlog by selecting a project or saved Space in the sidebar to see issue type, status, priority, and assignee.","Open an issue to view description, subtasks, comments, and change status, assignee, or priority from detail view or list context menu.","Run your sprint by opening the active sprint in board view and dragging cards between columns with instant sync to Jira."]
After: ["Install Starlie from the Mac App Store, open it, connect your Jira site via secure sign-in, then start working by searching or browsing issues.","Search for issues using ⌘K and enter issue keys, summaries, or projects to open results quickly.","Run sprints by opening the active sprint board and dragging cards between columns to sync changes to Jira."]
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