A simple macOS menu bar app to view and interact with Apple Reminders using SwiftUI.
Reminders MenuBar is a macOS menu bar application that provides a streamlined interface for viewing and interacting with Apple Reminders. It solves the problem of needing to open the full Reminders app for quick tasks by putting reminder management directly in the menu bar. The app syncs with Apple's native Reminders data, ensuring all changes are reflected across devices.
macOS users who frequently use Apple Reminders and want quicker access to their tasks without leaving their current workflow. Particularly useful for developers and power users who prefer keyboard-driven, efficient interfaces.
Developers choose Reminders MenuBar for its native macOS integration, clean SwiftUI implementation, and focus on doing one thing well. Unlike generic task managers, it leverages Apple's ecosystem directly, providing a seamless experience that feels like part of the operating system.
Simple macOS menu bar application to view and interact with reminders. Developed with SwiftUI and using Apple Reminders as a source.
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Leverages native SwiftUI and Apple's EventKit API for a smooth, native-feeling experience that automatically syncs with Apple Reminders and iCloud, as detailed in the permission and sync features.
All interactions occur directly from the menu bar, enabling quick reminder management without opening the full Reminders app, minimizing context switching for productivity.
Supports setting due dates using intuitive natural language input (e.g., 'tomorrow at 3 PM'), making reminder creation faster, as highlighted in the features list.
Available in over 20 languages, including Chinese, German, and Spanish, catering to a global audience, with documentation on adding new languages.
Exclusively tied to Apple Reminders and iCloud, with no support for other task management services, limiting flexibility for users outside the Apple ecosystem.
Missing features like recurring reminders, priority levels, or custom alarms, which are available in the full Reminders app or competing tools, reducing utility for complex task management.
Requires macOS Big Sur 11 or later, excluding users on older operating systems, and may have compatibility issues with hackintosh setups like OpenCore Legacy Patcher, as noted in the README.