Works in fullscreen
Floats above fullscreen IDEs, editors, and every Space you switch to.
Vigilare — Latin, to keep watch
Reminders that
keep watch.
A floating window for macOS that holds your Apple Reminders above whatever you're working in — fullscreen apps included. Keyboard-first, always in view.
$9.99 once · macOS 15.4+ · Built on Apple Reminders
Window level
Floats above every window — even fullscreen apps.
- SpaceComplete
- EnterEdit
- ⌘EIconify
- DragMove the window
Beyond done
Not every task is done or not-done
Vigilare adds two honest states for the messy middle — written as YAML frontmatter in the task's note, so they sync through Apple Reminders.
Wait for design sign-offCompleted
Finished. The checkbox fills, the title gets a strikethrough, and the task drops to the completed section.
Set status
Inside each task
Write the task, not just its name
A WYSIWYG Markdown editor lives inside every task. Specs, meeting notes, code — all saved back to Apple Reminders as plain Markdown, so nothing is locked in.
- Bold & italic
- Code blocks
- Checklists
- Links
Stored in the note field of Apple Reminders — readable in any Markdown editor.
Release checklist
Cut v2.1 once the editor fixes land.
- Fix caret jump on paste
- Ship Markdown export
- Update the docs
git tag v2.1 && git push --tags#### Release checklist Cut **v2.1** once the *editor* fixes land. - [x] Fix caret jump on paste - [x] Ship Markdown export - [ ] Update [the docs](/docs) ``` git tag v2.1 && git push --tags ```
Quiet by design
Everything, quietly
The small things that keep it out of your way.
Iconify with ⌘E
Collapse the window to a single dot before you share your screen.
Apple Reminders native
Built on EventKit. Your tasks live in Apple Reminders, not a new silo.
Fully offline
View and manage tasks with no connection. Changes sync when you're back.
Smart archiving
Hide a finished list from your daily view without losing the history.
Quick reschedule
Move a task from the quick date popover — Today, Tomorrow, This Weekend, or Next Monday, or a custom date.
Hands-free
Let your AI assistant do the filing
Vigilare ships a built-in MCP server. Point Claude or Codex at it and they can read, create, and update your tasks — through the same Apple Reminders your Mac already trusts.
16MCP tools
Background Service
Tool calls relay through a Background Service that holds the Reminders permission, so they survive agent restarts. 16 tools in total.
youAdd a high-priority task to Work: prep the Q3 report, due Friday.
claudeOn it — creating that now.
mcpvigilare_create_reminder · list: Work · priority: high · due: Fri
okCreated in Apple Reminders
Prep the Q3 report
In practice
Built for your workflow
Developers
Keep your sprint tasks visible while coding in VS Code or Xcode. No context switching.
Designers
Track feedback and changes directly over your design tools like Figma.
Writers
Monitor deadlines and outline points while drafting in your favorite editor.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
What macOS version do I need?
Vigilare requires macOS 15.4 (Sequoia) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Where is my data stored?
Your reminders stay in Apple Reminders and sync via iCloud. Vigilare stores nothing of its own — it reads and edits the reminders you already have, so your data never leaves Apple's ecosystem.
Can I import tasks from other apps?
Yes. Import your tasks into Apple Reminders first (it supports importing from many apps), and they'll appear in Vigilare automatically.
Is this a subscription?
No. Vigilare is a one-time purchase of $9.99. Pay once, use forever. No hidden fees, no recurring charges.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Because Apple Reminders is the backend, you can view and manage tasks with no connection. Changes sync when you're back online.
Can I use Vigilare alongside the Apple Reminders app?
Yes. Vigilare and Apple Reminders read from the same place, so a change in either app shows up in the other via iCloud. Keep both open if you like.