Key Features:
- Always-on-top floating window: The to-do list floats above all other applications, even full-screen ones, across different Spaces.
- Scheduled opening: The app opens automatically on a user-defined schedule, with hourly defaults and custom time options.
- Spoken reminders: A voice announces the number of pending tasks when the app opens.
- Daily must-do tasks: Tasks marked as 'must-do' reset each morning and cannot be dismissed permanently, only snoozed.
- Native and lightweight: Built without Electron, the native macOS and Windows apps are small (~450 KB) and efficient.
- Cross-platform availability: Available as native apps for macOS and Windows, an Android app, and an installable Progressive Web App (PWA).
- Open Source: The entire codebase is available on GitHub, allowing users to review, modify, and rebuild the application.
- No account or trackers: The application is completely free, with no sign-in required and no user data tracked.
- Offline functionality: Tasks are stored locally on the device, ensuring full functionality without an internet connection.
- Browser and Design Tool Integration: Includes a Chrome extension for toolbar access and plugins/widgets for Figma and FigJam.
Today is a unique to-do list application designed to ensure that important tasks are not overlooked. It offers a persistent, always-on-top window that can be configured to open automatically at specific times, even reading out the number of pending tasks. The app emphasizes action by making 'must-do' tasks persistent until completed. It is built with a focus on performance, avoiding heavy frameworks like Electron, and is available across multiple platforms including native macOS and Windows applications, an Android app, and an installable web app. Being open-source, users are encouraged to inspect and contribute to the code. Today prioritizes user privacy with no account requirements or data tracking, and operates fully offline.