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Reminders MenuBar

Open-source macOS menu bar app for Apple Reminders

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What is Reminders MenuBar?

Reminders MenuBar is a free, open-source macOS app that puts Apple Reminders in the menu bar. It reads and writes the Mac's own reminders store, so everything stays in sync with Apple Reminders and iCloud, and new reminders can be typed in natural language with a due date, list and tags. It is built with SwiftUI and requires macOS Monterey 12 or later.

Reminders MenuBar is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • Mac users who keep their tasks in Apple Reminders
  • Adding or checking off reminders without opening the Reminders app
  • Keyboard users who want a global shortcut for quick capture

Worth knowing

  • macOS only, and it requires macOS Monterey 12 or later; there is no iPhone, iPad, Windows or web version.
  • It is a front end to Apple Reminders, not a separate task store: it needs permission to access reminders and relies on Apple's own sync.
  • The README lists Homebrew and a direct download from GitHub as the install routes and mentions no Mac App Store listing.

Key features

Reminders in the menu bar
Every interaction happens in a popover opened from the macOS menu bar, which can show an icon, a counter or the title of the next upcoming reminder.
Natural-language entry
New reminders are typed in natural language that sets the due date, list and tags. Version 2.2.0 added typing shortcuts for flagged (!f) and urgent (!u) reminders.
Edit and complete reminders
Reminders can be marked as completed or edited in place, including their due dates, priorities, recurrence rules, lists and tags.
Upcoming view, search and filters
An upcoming section shows reminders within a time interval you configure, a search covers all reminders, and lists and tags filter what is displayed.
Sync through Apple Reminders
The app uses Apple's EventKit store to access the reminders on the Mac, the same ones shown in Apple Reminders and synced through iCloud, after a one-time permission request.
Global shortcut and in-app updates
A global keyboard shortcut toggles the app from anywhere, and since version 2.0.0 updates are delivered inside the app through Sparkle.

Reminders MenuBar pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
The whole app is free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0, with no paid version. The developer accepts sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors and Ko-fi.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0The complete app, installed with Homebrew or as a disk image or zip archive from the GitHub releases page.

Read from github.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Reminders MenuBar before you buy.

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Common questions

Is Reminders MenuBar free?

Yes. Reminders MenuBar is free to use. The whole app is free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0, with no paid version. The developer accepts sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors and Ko-fi.

How much does Reminders MenuBar cost?

Reminders MenuBar lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from github.com on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does Reminders MenuBar work on?

Reminders MenuBar is available on macOS.

Does Reminders MenuBar have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Reminders MenuBar is listed for macOS.

Does Reminders MenuBar have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Reminders MenuBar is listed for macOS.

Is Reminders MenuBar open source?

Yes. Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.

What does Reminders MenuBar integrate with?

Reminders MenuBar's listing names Apple Reminders and iCloud. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Reminders MenuBar?

Reminders MenuBar is made by Rafael Damasceno. It dates from 2021.

What are the alternatives to Reminders MenuBar?

The closest alternatives to Reminders MenuBar in our directory are Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Due, Memento and Unforgetful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reminders MenuBar.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.