Installation

Get Vigilare up and running in less than a minute.

System requirements

• macOS 15.4 (Sequoia) or later
• Apple Reminders app (pre-installed on all Macs)

Download from App Store

Vigilare is available on the Mac App Store for $9.99 (one-time purchase, no subscription).

Download on App Store

First launch

When you first open Vigilare, here’s what happens.

1. Grant reminders access

• Required — The app needs permission to read and write your reminders
• Click “Allow” when prompted
• If you accidentally denied, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Reminders

2. Initial window setup

• The floating window appears automatically
• Drag it to your preferred position (the app remembers this)
• Your existing reminders load instantly

3. Quick tour

• Window Controls — Minimize (−), close (×), settings (⚙), refresh (↻)
• List Selection — Click the dropdown at the top to switch between lists (shows task counts)
• Add Tasks — Type in the bottom field and press Enter
• Complete Tasks — Click the checkbox
• Edit Tasks — Double-click any reminder
• Change Due Date — Hover over a task and click the calendar icon for quick date options
• Delete Tasks — Hover and click the trash icon

Customize your experience

Window behavior

Open Settings (⚙) to adjust.

• Window Level — Always on top, normal, or desktop level
• Spaces — Show on all spaces or current space only

List management

Manage your lists in Settings → Lists.

• Archive Lists — Hide lists you’re not actively using
• Archived lists and their tasks won’t appear in any view
• Lists remain unchanged in Apple Reminders

Launch at login

Enable “Launch at login” in Settings → General to start Vigilare automatically.

Tips for best experience

1. Position the window where it won’t block important content (corners work great)
2. Use list filtering to focus on specific projects (check task counts to prioritize)
3. Archive completed projects to reduce clutter while keeping them in Apple Reminders
4. Use quick date picker to reschedule tasks without opening the edit dialog
5. Minimize to icon when presenting or sharing your screen

Troubleshooting

Can’t see your reminders?

• Make sure you’ve granted Reminders access
• Click the refresh button (↻)
• Check that you have reminders in the Apple Reminders app

Window disappeared?

• Click the Vigilare icon in the Dock
• Window will reappear

Need help?

Report issues or request features from the Support page.

Ready to use Vigilare? The app is designed to be intuitive — just start adding tasks and enjoy never missing a reminder again!