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Features Overview

Vigilare transforms Apple Reminders into a powerful, always-visible productivity tool. This guide covers all features that help you stay on top of your tasks without switching contexts.

🪟 Window Management​

Keep your reminders visible exactly how you want them.

Floating Window Control​

  • Three Window Levels: Always on top, normal, or desktop level
  • Multi-Space Support: Show on all spaces or current space only
  • Minimize Mode: Collapse to a tiny circular icon
  • Position Memory: Remembers window position across launches

The floating window stays visible while you work, without getting in the way. Customize its behavior to match your workflow.

✅ Reminder Management​

Full-featured task management that syncs with Apple Reminders.

Complete Task Control​

  • Quick Add: Type and press Enter to create tasks instantly
  • In-Line Editing: Double-click any reminder to edit
  • Completion Toggle: Click checkbox to mark tasks done
  • Date Management: Quick date picker for rescheduling
  • Subtask Support: View and complete subtasks individually
  • Delete Actions: Remove tasks with confirmation

All changes sync instantly with Apple Reminders and across your devices via iCloud.

📁 List Management​

Organize your tasks with powerful list features.

Smart List Organization​

  • List Filtering: Focus on specific projects with dropdown selection
  • Task Counts: See incomplete task counts for each list
  • Archive Lists: Hide inactive lists without deleting them
  • Create New Lists: Add lists directly from Vigilare
  • Search Across Lists: Find tasks quickly with built-in search

Archive completed projects to keep your view clean while maintaining records in Apple Reminders.

📝 Markdown Editor​

Rich text editing for detailed task notes.

WYSIWYG Editor​

  • Rich Formatting: Bold, italic, headings, and more
  • List Support: Bulleted and numbered lists
  • Link Management: Add clickable links to notes
  • Markdown Compatibility: Works with Apple Reminders format
  • Live Preview: See formatting as you type

The editor provides a word processor experience while maintaining full compatibility with Apple's Reminders app.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts​

Work faster without touching the mouse.

Complete Shortcut List​

  • Window Control: Iconify window (⌘E)
  • Task Navigation: Move selection up/down (↑/↓)
  • Quick Actions: Toggle completion, edit, add new
  • Save Changes: ⌘S in edit view
  • Organized by Category: Window, Editing, List Navigation, Reminder Management

All shortcuts are accessible in Settings → Shortcuts with descriptions.

⚙️ Settings​

Customize Vigilare to match your workflow.

Configuration Options​

  • General: Launch at login, window behavior
  • Lists: Archive management
  • Shortcuts: View all keyboard shortcuts
  • Feedback: Send suggestions or report issues
  • About: Version info and privacy policy

All settings persist across app launches.

🔄 Apple Reminders Integration​

Seamless two-way sync with Apple's ecosystem.

How It Works​

  1. Real-Time Sync: Changes appear instantly in both apps
  2. iCloud Support: Syncs across all your devices
  3. Full Compatibility: Supports all Reminders features
  4. Offline Capable: Works without internet connection
  5. Siri Integration: Tasks created with Siri appear automatically

Vigilare reads and writes directly to your Apple Reminders database, ensuring perfect compatibility.

🎯 Design Philosophy​

Vigilare is built around three core principles:

  1. Always Visible: Tasks stay in view without blocking your work
  2. Minimal Friction: Quick actions without context switching
  3. Full Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem

Every feature is designed to help you stay focused on what matters most.

Getting Started​

Ready to explore? Check out these guides:

Or dive into the Installation Guide to get started.