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
- Real-Time Sync: Changes appear instantly in both apps
- iCloud Support: Syncs across all your devices
- Full Compatibility: Supports all Reminders features
- Offline Capable: Works without internet connection
- 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:
- Always Visible: Tasks stay in view without blocking your work
- Minimal Friction: Quick actions without context switching
- 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:
- Window Management - Customize window behavior
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Work faster with shortcuts
- Markdown Editor - Rich text for task notes
- List Management - Organize with lists
Or dive into the Installation Guide to get started.