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todoglow

todoglow is a keyboard-first todo app for macOS that lives in the menu bar. It opens with a single global shortcut, accepts your input, and gets out of the way. No folders, no tags, no due dates — just a flat list of things you'll finish today.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
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Properties

  1.  Distraction-free
  2.  Lightweight
  3.  Support for Themes
  4.  Minimalistic

Features

  1.  Ad-free
  2.  Dark Mode
  3.  Works Offline
  4.  No registration required
  5.  Spell Checking
  6.  Natural Language Processing
  7.  Sits in the menu bar
  8.  Focus Mode
  9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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todoglow information

  • Developed by

    KR flagGRABA

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $15.

  • Alternatives

    24 alternatives listed

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
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What is todoglow?

todoglow is a keyboard-first todo app for macOS that lives in the menu bar. It opens with a single global shortcut, accepts your input, and gets out of the way. No folders, no tags, no due dates — just a flat list of things you'll finish today. It ships with an MCP server for AI coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor, tracks active work time (not wall-clock time), and costs $14.99 once with no subscription.

  • AI Agents: Your AI works in the background. todoglow keeps you posted.
  • Focus Mode: Hit ^?. anytime. See only your current todo. Zero distractions.
  • Dashboard Stats: Hit ?U to see your rhythm. Day · Week · Month · All-time.
  • Timer: Press t to set a timer. Presets at 10, 25, 52 min. Customizable.
  • 18 Themes: Dark or light. Pick your vibe. All included.

Features

  • Focus Mode: Global shortcut to mini mode. One todo. Full focus. Hit the shortcut anytime to see only your current todo.
  • Keyboard-first: Satisfying keystrokes. No lag. No friction. Everything you need is a keystroke away.
  • Menu bar native: Always there. Never in the way. Lives in your menu bar, ready when you are.
  • Terminal aesthetics: 12 dark themes with glow. 6 light themes for daytime. Monospace font. Clean enough to leave open.
  • Dashboard Stats: Activity pulse, weekly glyph, contribution dots. Four views to see your rhythm across day, week, month, and all time.
  • Timer: Preset timers (10, 25, 52 min, customizable). No circular clock, no break mode. The countdown sits next to your todo text in the focus bar.
  • AI Polish: Type ; or ?P to polish your text. Fixes typos, grammar, and even translates. Bring your own Gemini API key.
  • Command Mode: Type rem buy milk tomorrow to add Apple Reminders via natural language — right from todoglow. Customizable keyword.

What we left out — on purpose: sub-tasks, due dates, recurring todos, tags, cloud sync. todoglow does one thing well.